Interpersonal Violence Practitioner (Prevent Co-ordinator)

Job Title: Interpersonal Violence Practitioner (Prevent Co-ordinator)
Grade: 5
Location: Birmingham

Birmingham Children’s Trust is dedicated to making a positive difference for children, young people, and families across the city. With around 1,900 staff and an annual operating budget of £200m, we are driven by our vision: “Working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.”

We are now seeking an Interpersonal Violence Practitioner (Prevent Co-ordinator) to support and strengthen our Prevent and Channel work across Birmingham. This role is integral in safeguarding children and young people from radicalisation and extremism, ensuring a consistent and effective multi-agency response.

About the Role Reporting to the Team Manager (MAPPA), you will:

• Coordinate Birmingham’s response to radicalisation and extremism, acting as the central point for information sharing and expert advice.
• Work with statutory and non-statutory partners to identify risks and intervene early.
• Provide specialist advice to agencies, attend safeguarding meetings, and support staff in delivering a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach.
• Build strong partnerships within local communities, faith groups, and voluntary organisations.
• Deliver Prevent awareness training, contribute to multi-agency learning, and support the development of Prevent champions.
• Produce quarterly reports with analysis of risks, threats, and trends across the city.

About You We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of multi-agency safeguarding and can confidently contribute to strategy discussions and panels.
• Understands the Prevent Strategy and can provide clear, expert advice on radicalisation and extremism.
• Can work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including statutory agencies, community leaders, and the Counter Terrorism Unit.
• Is committed to anti-oppressive, trauma-responsive, and child-centred practice.
• Has strong analytical, communication, and partnership-building skills.

Additional Information

• This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Security Clearance (SC) vetting.
• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Office-based working is expected five days per week, though flexible hybrid arrangements may be considered.

Why Join Us? At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we work with high support and high challenge to deliver the best outcomes for children and families. We value teamwork, accountability, innovation, relationships, and a relentless focus on quality. Joining us means becoming part of a passionate organisation making real change across the city.

How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus—if you refer someone who is successful, you will receive £250 as a thank-you.

Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.