Senior Child Care Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour? Edgewood Road is seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Child Care Officers to join our supportive and nurturing team.

About Edgewood Road: 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 2025 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. 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 24 hour service; applicants will be expected to work shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

• 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.

• Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism, complex health conditions, and challenging behaviour.
• Strong organisational 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.

Competitive salary. 30 days paid annual leave with additional bank holidays. This increases to 33 days after five years' service, and then 35 days after ten years' service. Additional benefits include a generous pension scheme. Our Practice Hub is dedicated to supporting staff in their learning and development.

• Impactful work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, local government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

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

Please contact the home manager for further details.

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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.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

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.