Sandwell Children's Trust

*Job Vacancy Alert* Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead Hours - 22.5 per week over 3 days Salary Band H £46,464 - £51,515 pro rata per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent part-time Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead within the Trust. The role will lead, take responsibility and accountability for delivering the Trust’s ED&I Workforce Strategy. The role will build on the progress that has been with the Trust’s ED&I journey and will lead in raising awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity and promoting positive change within the Trust. The Trust is looking to appoint an outstanding individual who can demonstrate they have a track record of successful delivery, the required skills and experience; and can perform to a high standard in a challenging environment. If you are flexible, enjoy a challenge and can work to tight deadlines, then this is the role for you. What you will need to be successful in this role: Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject. Be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working within a complex environment. Have experience of leading ED&I activity within an organisation Have a strong understanding of the legislation surrounding ED&I. Excellent analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking abilities. Able to demonstrate experience of delivering training programmes. If you are flexible, enjoy a challenge and can work to tight deadlines, then this is the role for you. https://lnkd.in/dnudNeTK For further information and to apply please click on the link below:-

*Job vacancy alert* Multisystemic Therapist CAN Supervisor Band I SCP 44 – 47 (£52,571 - £55,800 per annum) dependent on experience and a relocation allowance of up to £6,500* plus excellent benefits. Fixed term contract until September 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for MST CAN Supervisor to join the newly developed MST CAN Team in Sandwell. This is a funded pilot programme from the Youth Endowment Fund and supported by MST-UK & Ireland running from October 24 to September 26. This pilot will have an external evaluation led by Universities of Kent and Teesside. MST CAN is a home-based intensive treatment for families with children and young people subject to a Child Protection Plan under the category of neglect or physical harm. It is an evidenced based treatment that has been developed to work with families with complex needs, in order to increase safety and keep children at home. MST CAN works to address specific problems and risk factors that brought the family to the attention of Children’s Social Care. The major goals are to keep families together, assure that children are safe, prevent abuse and neglect and reduce mental health difficulties experienced by adults and children, including addressing the impact of past trauma and increase natural support networks. MST CAN adopts an intensive approach (numerous sessions per week) and works with families in their natural ecology (their home, school and wider community) rather than in a clinical setting. Appointments are made to meet the family’s needs and an MST CAN Practitioner is available 24/7 to all families in treatment through an on-call rota. For further information and to apply please click on the link below:- https://lnkd.in/e8rudPQt

Great to be with Rees Foundation today celebrating 10 years 👏well done everyone!

*Job alert* Independent Reviewing Officers Sandwell Children's Trust currently have vacancies for Independent Reviewing Officers/CPCC/LADO. The post holder will act as Independent Reviewing Officer for Children who are Looked After and to act as an Independent Chair for Child Protection Conferences, Position of Trust and other meetings on behalf of the Directorate. You will be responsible for working closely with children, young people and their families. You will drive care plans and ensure statutory responsibilities for children we care for are adhered to. The role is a specialist, statutory role and you must ensure that all work is in accordance with Statutory requirements, Directorate and Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership Policy & Guidelines and national guidance. For further information and to apply please click on the link below:- https://lnkd.in/eXGve258 #socialwork #childrens #

Thanks to Becky and everyone at Coombswood School for showing their support for our care experienced young people. These items will definitely make a positive difference #youngpeople #sandwell #makingadifference

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 #wearitgreen #MHAW2024 #support #mentalhealthmatters

Good Morning everyone! My name is Liv Harris and I am doing work experience here within the Trust, as aforementioned in a prior post. This is an extraordinary milestone for Sandwell Children's Trust, as I am the first of hopefully many more work experience students to come. I am honoured to be here this week to find out more about how the system works internally, in addition to dipping my toes into the world of family law (to do with social services and fostering). So far this week I've attended several meetings to do with upcoming events; observed and facilitated some inductions for new staff; helped to organise yesterday's Marketplace event and finally some public speaking to introduce both myself and the event. Later on this afternoon I will be hearing about Coming into Care visits alongside some Transition visits, and this evening attending Voices of Sandwell. The next few days will consist of creating internal staff comms, more social media posts and attending Total Respect Training. All of this I'm doing as part of the Participation and Engagement team, who have wholly welcomed me and made me feel both secure and comfortable within the Trust. #FCF24 #children #fostersandwell #sandwell #makingadifference #workexperience #students #youngpeople

A very warm welcome to Liv, our Work Experience Student who will be with us all week. Look out for updates from Liv throughout the week! #youngpeople #makingadifference #engagement #workexperience

*Job Vacancy* Registered Fostering Manager* Band J SCP 48 – 51 (£56,904 - £60,344 per annum) dependent upon experience plus a market supplement of £7,500 per annum and a relocation allowance of up to £6,500*. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Registered Fostering Manager. Sandwell Children’s Trust are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate, committed and dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and developing our carers who play a critical role in improving the lives of children and young people in Sandwell. You will be a highly visible and responsive leader who role model the Trust’s ethos, values, and standards and will actively drive forward the Trust's ambitious transformation programme. We are looking for a talented systems leader who is highly aspirational and ambitious for children and our carers. You will be relentless in driving excellent practice through relational social work and courageous innovation. You will be tenacious in ensuring that Sandwell Children’s Trust along with the Fostering Service are making a palpable impact on the lives of children and families we serve, supporting us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our Borough. Applicants must be able to understand the Trust’s status as an Independent Fostering Agency and must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role of Registered Manager in accordance with the 2011 Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards for Foster Care. As a Registered Manager you will:- Be responsible for the overall management of the Fostering service, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and exceeded. Liaise directly with Ofsted in relation to regulatory reporting. Take the lead on fostering inspections. Provide a strategic approach to service development. Provide supervision to the Team Managers and Panel Manager. Ensure that support and training is in place for all our carers. Develop and implement policies and procedures based on statutory guidance to ensure that the service is responsive to the needs of children and carers in Sandwell. About you:- A qualified Social Worker with significant experience in Children’s social care, particularly Fostering. Have a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management or, be prepared to commence the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role. An inspirational leader with excellent management skills and the ability to encourage team working. Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with children, carers and relevant stakeholders. Ability to write reports for a range of audiences and be able to verbally present these with confidence. Good understanding of performance management and a commitment to providing a high-quality service to children and carers. For further information and to apply please click on the link below:- https://lnkd.in/eHRqUxnK #fostering#manager#vacancy