Senior Learning and Development Officer (Digital /Blended Learning)

There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status which we are immensely proud of. Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the country. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘Outstanding’.

Do you have a thirst for knowledge and always look for opportunities to learn?

Are you excited by helping people to develop their skills and knowledge?
Are you a creative, critical thinker; do you have the ability to discover new approaches to problem solving?  Do you have knowledge of current and emerging eLearning toolsand applications?

This is the job for you!

Birmingham Children’s Trust Learning Academy is committed to support the continuous professional development of our workforce. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Learning Academy to lead developing digital and blended learning approaches to enhance our learning offer.

With the ability to communicate and engage effectively at all levels and be confident in building and maintaining positive working relationships, you will have a clear understanding of a customer-oriented culture and be proactive in promoting this. You will have a demonstrable ability to organise and deliver project-based work in relation to learning and development.

You will have the ability to lead the development of E- Learning as part of a blended learning offer. This will include being effective and efficient in identifying learning needs and applying them to the development of e-learning. Possessing excellent IT and administrative skills you must be able to manage your own workload and respond to deadlines and competing agendas.

If this sounds like you, and you’re committed to working with a range of professionals to further develop our learning offer, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do. 

For informal enquiries please contact Julie Clark

julie.clark@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk 

Closing date – 27th April 2025

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

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, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

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.

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.