Child Care Officer

Birmingham Children’s Trust – Birmingham

Salary: £28,598 – £34,434 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Location: Birmingham
Department: Children with Disabilities
DBS: Enhanced DBS Check – Child Workforce
Closing date: 10 November 2026

About the Role

Birmingham Children’s Trust is recruiting a Senior Residential Child Care Officer to join the team at Warwick House, a specialist long-stay residential home supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions and challenging behaviour.

The role involves providing high-quality, personalised care in a nurturing environment, helping children develop confidence, independence and everyday life skills.

The residential service operates 24 hours a day, so successful applicants will be expected to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual care plans based on each child’s needs and preferences.
• Provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Use communication and visual aids to help children express their wishes and feelings.
• Work closely with parents, schools, social workers and other professionals.
• Support children with everyday activities including food preparation, personal hygiene and self-care.
• Encourage children to develop greater independence.
• Maintain communication with school staff to support continuity and development.
• Organise activities that are appropriate to the individual needs of the children.

About You

Applicants should have experience working with children, particularly those with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions or challenging behaviour.

The Trust is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and experience using communication aids.
• A compassionate, patient and caring approach.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• The ability to work effectively with colleagues, professionals and other stakeholders.
• Relevant childcare qualifications are desirable.

Sponsorship

Birmingham Children’s Trust does not support visa sponsorship for this role.

The vacancy states that applicants must already have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.

Benefits

The role includes:

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at selected Trust locations.
• Free electric vehicle charging at the listed sites.
• Access to an internal employee benefits scheme, including Occupational Health, rewards and discounts, Blue Light Card benefits, health and fitness support and wellbeing services.
• Flexible and hybrid working policies where applicable.
• Local Government Career Average Pension Scheme.

Application and Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV and supporting statement clearly demonstrating how they meet the requirements of the role.

Interviews will be held in person, with the interview date to be confirmed.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work and Digital ID verification.

An Enhanced DBS Check for the Child Workforce is required for the role.

The Trust may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About Birmingham Children’s Trust

Birmingham Children’s Trust supports children and young people across Birmingham, with a focus on safeguarding, wellbeing, development and helping vulnerable children and young people thrive.

The Trust was rated Good by Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

How to Apply

Applications should be made through the Birmingham Children’s Trust careers website.

Closing date: 10 November 2026