Job summary
Are you ready to be part of something transformative, this role helps reshape the future of children and young people with complex mental health needs. As a Clinical Case Manager for Children in Care within the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaborative (WMCPC), you will be at the forefront of a system evolving to meet the urgent needs of children who live in residential care homes.

Working within Toucan's Integrated Complex Care / Children in Care (CiC) team, you will be part of a multi-agency collaborative redefining how health and social care support the region's vulnerable young people.

Working in a small, specialist team driving meaningful change. You will be empowered to innovate, influence, and deliver work that improves lives of children, young peoples, and their families for the future.

We are looking to recruit three skilled professionals (RMN, RNLD or Social Worker) who are ready to advocate and bring fresh thinking to integrated care.

If you want to be part of something that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Please note if your profession is a Social Worker, you must be registered with the relevant governing body

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert clinical advice and case management for children and young people in residential care homes commissioned by West Midlands Local Authorities.
• Manage complex, cases with autonomy and professionalism, offering guidance and support to the wider network around the child.
• Champion needs of Children and Young People in residential placements across the West Midlands.
• Work collaboratively with Local Authority social care teams, to ensure therapeutic needs are identified and met.
• Lead proactive case discussions, triage referrals, and unlock access to innovative services like Integrated Residential Outreach Care (IROC).
• Support the Regional Hub and Local Authorities to influence quality and performance standards for residential care providers, ensuring every placement is safe, supportive, and clinically sound.
• Navigate high-pressure situations with confidence, compassion, and clinical expertise -- making decisions that change lives.
• Travel across the West Midlands region is required as part of this role.

Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Band
Band 8a

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working

Location
Birmingham Womens Children Hospital (BWC), Printing House Street, Birmingham, B4 6DF

Closing date
17 November 2026

How to apply
Apply through our website. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.