Senior Child Care Officer - Edgewood Road in Birmingham

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Child Care Officers to join our supportive and nurturing team. Located in Kings Norton, Edgewood Road is a specialist long-stay/short break home providing care for children with a range of learning disabilities. Our aim is to create a nurturing environment where children can develop the skills and confidence they need for day-to-day life. We support children with emotional well-being, health, and social needs, tailoring our care to meet their individual requirements. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection.

This is an exciting time to join us, and we need the right talent to help us to continue to improve and grow our services. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who have experience of working with children. You will receive full support, ongoing training, and development opportunities. The Residential provision is a 24hr service; applicants for these roles will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each child's unique needs and preferences.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children feel valued and empowered.
• Utilise a range of communication and visual aids to ensure children can express their wishes and feelings.
• Collaborate with parents, schools, social workers, and other professionals to ensure consistency and progress in children's development.
• Encourage and empower children to become as independent as possible, supporting them with everyday tasks such as preparing food, personal hygiene, and self-care.
• Maintain regular communication with school staff to promote continuity and development.
• Organise activities tailored to the individual needs of the children.

About You Requirements:

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in using communication aids.
• A compassionate and patient approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, a range of professionals and stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare are desirable.

Additional Information:

• Interview date: Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 31 August 2026.
• Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification.

Why Join Us:

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley).
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support.
• Flexible and hybrid working policy.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme.
• A growing and ambitious service with clear plans for the future.
• Opportunity to shape and influence service transformation.
• Strong management support and reflective supervision.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

This position is open to all applicants; however, please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Our Values:

• We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve.
• We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most.
• We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police.
• We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive.

Safeguarding:

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.