Head of Children, Young People and Families

2 months ago

Camden Town, United Kingdom Birmingham Voluntary Service Council Full time

Job description

**Job Title**: Head of Children, Young People and Families
**Salary**:SP 50 (£48,921 per annum)
**Responsible to**:BVSC Programmes Director
**Location**:Working hours divided between BVSC Offices and home address, as agreed by BVSC.
**Hours of work: Full time **35 hours per week
**Contract**:Permanent***

**Head of Children, Young People and Families**

**Children, Young People and Families at BVSC**

BVSC has a long history of providing infrastructure and employment support around children, young people and families in Birmingham. It is our intention to grow our offer for Children, Young People and Families at BVSC. Amongst other activity, the larger projects that we are involved in are:

- ‘Early Help’ activity that covers all of Birmingham. Early help is the total support that improves a family’s resilience and outcomes or reduces the likelihood of a problem getting worse.
- Delivery of the ‘Dream Team’ Bed Poverty Pilot, improving physical, mental, educational, social & economic outcomes by supporting children and families to have access to appropriate sleeping arrangements.
- Mobilisation of the ‘Multi-Bank’, a community donations hubs where companies can donate a wide range of surplus products to support individuals and families facing challenging circumstances. An anti-poverty initiative: it's an antipollution solution, preventing landfill, repurposing goods, and helping to create a circular economy.

The role

BVSC’s Children, Young people and Families team participates in extensive partnership work with voluntary and statutory sector partners. Together we are transforming the way Birmingham supports children, young people and families to help them lived more fulfilled lives.

The Coronavirus pandemic led to an increase in demand for Children, Young People and Families provision, and BVSC require an overall lead to focus on the continued development and delivery of our offer.

**Please see the job description for further details**

**Working for BVSC**

BVSC is proud to provide a place to work in which staff feel valued and motivated. Our talented and committed staff team are provided with competitive terms and conditions, and a supportive, flexible, friendly working environment.

Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.

**Terms and conditions**
- 35 hour working week
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays a year
- 5% pension contribution
- 3.5 times salary Death in service benefit
- BVSC is a Living Wage Employer

**Work-life balance**
- Hybrid working, allowing staff to divide their working hours between our city centre office and their home
- Flexible working arrangements available for staff
- A flextime system is in place for staff
- We offer up to 7 days paid leave per year for undertaking voluntary work or public duties
- We provide generous maternity and paternity pay

**Staff development**
- We support staff to undertake training and development, providing funding and time off for study

**Values based approach**
- We take a values led approach to the full employee journey including values based interview, and values based supervision and appraisals

**Wellbeing**
- We offer free access to a range of wellbeing platforms
- BVSC offers all employees a suite of wellbeing support

**Commitment**: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action

**Collaboration**: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives

**Inclusion**: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham

**Integrity**: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes

We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks, if applicable to the role, will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted. A Basic DBS will be conducted with the successful applicant to this role.

**Interviews to take place - **Monday 20th May at **Birmingham Voluntary Service Council** Latham House, 33-34 Paradise Street, Birmingham B1 2AJ.**

Secondments will be considered.

  • CEO

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom NFP People on behalf of The Challenging Behaviour Foundation Full time

    Job description CEO Do you have lived experience as a family carer of someone with a learning disability, or professional experience of supporting family carers? Do you want to make a difference in a rewarding role? We have an exciting opportunity to lead a highly influential national charity. **Position**: CEO **Location**: Kent/hybrid **Hours**:...

  • Engage Youth and Family Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Enfield Town, United Kingdom Hatched Recruitment Group Full time

    Engage Youth and Family Practitioner Enfield £25/hr 35/hrs a week Start date: ASAP Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Engage Youth and Family Practitioner in the Enfield area. The role of the Youth & Family Practitioner is to engage with young people 10-17 (up to 25 with learning disabilities or...

  • Engage Youth and Family Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Enfield Town, United Kingdom Hatched Recruitment Group Full time

    Engage Youth and Family PractitionerEnfield£25/hr 35/hrs a week Start date: ASAPHatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Engage Youth and Family Practitioner in the Enfield area. The role of the Youth & Family Practitioner is to engage with young people 10-17 (up to 25 with learning disabilities or care...

  • Family Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden, United Kingdom Positive Employment Full time

    **Positive Employment** is currently recruiting for a Family Worker based in Camden. The successful post holder will deliver a targeted high quality early help family support service to families from pregnancy to age 19 years* to improve health and well-being outcomes, educational attainment and reduce inequalities. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**: -...

  • Family Support Case Worker,

    2 months ago

    Enfield Town, Greater London, United Kingdom Pertemps Social Care Full time

    Family Support Case Worker, £25.38ph, EnfieldPertemps are recruiting for a Family Support Case Worker to work alongside Social Workers to achieve an outstanding service for children and young people to keep them safe and help them achieve positive outcomes.We are seeking to recruit a full time Support Case Worker to undertake:Direct work with children,...

  • Children's Home Housekeeper

    4 days ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom KPMSUK Full time

    We are looking for a housekeeper to join our residential children’s home in Camden. This role extends beyond just cleaning, providing scope to ensure the young people and staff are supported to maintain the home to a high standard in an engaging, fun and sustainable way. You will contribute to the quality of experience of the service, ensuring all...

  • Operation Engage Youth and Family Practitioner

    3 weeks ago

    Town, United Kingdom Spencer Clarke Group Full time

    Spencer Clarke Group are seeking an Operation Engage Youth and Family Practitioner for a Local Authority Client based in North London.In this role, you will engage with young people in custody, providing targeted interventions and support to divert them from re-offending and help them achieve positive outcomes.About the role:You will be tasked with...

  • Senior Family

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Search Full time

    Our client is looking for an incredibly diligent Senior Family solicitor with at least 7 years of PQE experience in family law, with excellent academics (ideally 2:1). You will be joining a firm that is highly regarded firm that has a well-established reputation along with broad experience across the entire sector.They handle all areas of family law,...

  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    **Salary**: _Unqualified:_ £27,431.04 rising to £28,326.48 per annum on successful completion of probation period - Qualified:_ £28,959.84 per annum - **(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)**_ **Specific Hours**: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour...

  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    Residential Child Care Worker Full Time/Permanent - 42 hours per week on average Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support Worker...

  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    **Salary**: _Unqualified:_ £27,431.04 rising to £28,326.48 per annum on successful completion of probation period - Qualified:_ £28,959.84 per annum - **(Qualified Support Worker salary is based on the proven existing completion of a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent)**_ **Specific Hours**: 08:00am - 20:00pm (12 hour...

  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    Residential Child Care Worker Full Time/Permanent - 42 hours per week on average Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support Worker...

  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    Residential Child Care Worker Full Time/Permanent - 42 hours per week on average Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support Worker...

  • Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    Residential Child Care Worker Full Time/Permanent - 42 hours per week on average Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support Worker...

  • Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    **Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker** **Permanent/Full Time - 42 hours** Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support...

  • Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    **Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker** **Permanent/Full Time - 42 hours** Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support...

  • Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Area Camden Full time

    **Waking Night Residential Childcare Support Worker** **Permanent/Full Time - 42 hours** Unqualified (£11.54ph) £25,203 basic annual salary, rising to (£11.95ph) £26,098 on successful completion of probation period Qualified (£12.24ph) £26,732 basic annual salary (The above salaries exclude possible sleep in shifts and overtime. Qualified Support...

  • Residential Childcare Practitioner

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom The Tiger Group Full time

    Are you over the age of 21? - Do you have experience in Residential Childcare? - Do you have experience working with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties? - Is Safeguarding important to you? - Do you truly want to make a difference in the day to day lives of young people? - Do you want to be somewhere that you feel part of a family rather than just a number? -...

  • BEHAVIOUR MENTOR

    1 month ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Career Teachers Full time

    Behaviour Mentor Are you a Teaching Assistant who would like to specialise in supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)? Or do you have a background in youth work and want to support young people in education? We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Mentor to join this excellent SEN school and work within their...

  • Support Worker

    2 months ago

    Camden Town, United Kingdom Quint Education Full time

    Early Years Support Worker Job in Children Centre based in Camden. **Job Role**: Early Years Support Worker - Make a Difference at Camden Children's Centres! **Location**: Northwest London - Camden (Children's Centres) **Salary**: Competitive, up to £19 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) **About the Role**: Do you have a passion for...