Barnardo's Northern Ireland

Store Associate Reference number: 22322 Location: Belfast Kings Square Branch Contract type: Fixed term End date: 30 Aug 2026 Hours: 17 Salary: £12.60 per hour Closing Date: 18 January 2026 Interview Date: 28 Jan 2026 Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you. At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds raised in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services - your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in. As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, it's the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets. In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits. Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you! The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience. As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check. Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. For further details please click on the APPLY BUTTON.

Children's Services Manager Reference number: 22164 Location: Newry and Armagh Locality : Southern Trust Area Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: 42,856.32 - 54,240.03 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 Interview Date: 13th and 15th January 2026 Are you an experienced leader passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We are seeking a dedicated Social Work Manager to join our team and lead high-quality, child-focused services in our Armagh and Newry Family Resource Centres. This is an exciting opportunity to shape practice, support a skilled team, and ensure the best outcomes for children and families. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to safeguarding and excellence, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a passion for family support, then this role is for you. About the Role As Children's Services Manager, you will: Lead and manage a dedicated team of practitioners delivering a range of services to children, young people and families. Oversee service delivery, ensuring high standards of practice, safeguarding, and outcomes. Work collaboratively with community partners. Use your professional expertise to develop innovative approaches that reduce risk, promote children's wellbeing and ensure children's needs are met Monitor impact and contribute to strategic planning and funding development About You Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the criteria below: Essential Criteria Hold a professional qualification in Social Work recognised by the NISCC, have completed the AYE and be registered with the NISCC on part 1 of the register Ability to lead and support staff in managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective responses, and escalation as required Can outline their experience of working with children and young people and in leading others to best practice in the delivery of children's services. Can demonstrate, using an example, how they have worked constructively with partner agencies, commissioners and other stakeholders, in a way that enhances the reputation of the organisation externally Demonstrable experience in managing budgets within a children's services setting, including responsibility for financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring Can evidence the ability to set clear team and individual objectives, and to coach and support staff in achieving high performance through regular feedback, development planning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business class insurance to use during working hours (alternatively those applicants with a disability that prevents them from holding a driving licence should be able to demonstrate how they can meet the mobility requirements of the post). The post is office based and requires regular travel across both office locations and at times across the Southern Trust. For further details please click on the APPLY BUTTON.

Residential Project Worker Reference number: 22312 Location: Leaving Care, Ballymena Contract type: Permanent Hours: 17 Salary: £26,142.40 - £29,755.44 FTE Closing Date: 26 January 2026 Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe every young person deserves a safe, supportive environment as they transition to independence? If so, we want to hear from you! We are on the search for a dedicated and compassionate Residential Project Worker in our Leaving Care Service, Ballymena. The Service supports semi-independent living for care experienced young people aged 16 -21yrs. The service is jointly commissioned by Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Supporting People. About the Role: This is a vital role where you will help young people build confidence, develop essential life skills, and navigate the challenges of independent living. Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs. Promote independence through guidance on budgeting, cooking, employment, and education. Maintain a safe, nurturing, and respectful living environment. Work collaboratively with social workers, education providers, and health professionals. Advocate for young people's rights and wellbeing. Barnardo's sets very high standards for the work we do with the children, young people and families we support. We demonstrate every day through our work that we believe in children and we want people to work with us who share our belief, and are willing to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work. We use a strength-based approach to build resilience and facilitate better outcomes for children and young people. Our practice is guided by attachment and trauma-based models of intervention. You will be provided with a suite of training to support you in undertaking your role within the project. Please ensure that you outline in your application how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Additional Information Sheet. For further details please click on the APPLY BUTTON.

Residential Project Worker (As & When) Reference number: 22314 Location: Leaving Care, Ballymena Contract type: As & When Salary: £13.58 per hour Closing Date: 26 January 2026 We are seeking to add As & When Residential Project Workers to our Barnardo's Leaving Care Service teams in Ballymena and Belfast. Barnardo's sets very high standards for the work we do with the children, young people and families we support. We demonstrate every day through our work that we believe in children and we want people to work with us who share our belief, and are willing to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work. The Leaving Care Service supports semi-independent living for care experienced young people aged 16 -21yrs. The service is jointly commissioned by Health and Social Care Trusts and Supporting People. Further Service details can be found in the attached Additional Information sheet. We use a strength-based approach to build resilience and facilitate better outcomes for children and young people. Our practice is guided by attachment and trauma-based models of intervention. As & When Residential Workers provide consistent cover to the Leaving Care Service meaning young people have continuity of support even when team members are off on leave. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with young people and become familiar with the ethos and practice of the services. Cover is most usually required for evening, weekend and sleep in shifts. Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people (this does not have to be gained in formal employment). Experience of working within safeguarding policy and procedures Experience of record keeping Please ensure that you outline in your application how you meet the essential criteria outlined above. For further details please click on the APPLY BUTTON.

Ubuntu Project Worker 2 Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be a part of developing an exciting new service? Do you have experience undertaking youth work provision or participation work with children, young people and young adults? Project Worker 2 Barnardo's is seeking to recruit two Project Worker 2's who will support the delivery of the Ubuntu project across NI Ubuntu roughly translating to "I am because we are" is an exciting new project Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and delivered by Barnardo's. The Ubuntu Project is focussed on supporting communities and connecting voluntary and statutory organisations working directly with children, young people and families who have arrived into NI seeking sanctuary - this includes those who have arrived as refugees and those who make a claim for asylum after they arrive. The project has 3 strands, Ubuntu Youth Voice Network, Ubuntu Practitioners Network and the Community Development Strand. The post holder will support work across all 3 strands of Ubuntu however a particular focus will be on leading youth and participation work within the Youth Voice Network. (Please refer to the linked additional information sheet containing more info) This role involves regional direct work across Northern Ireland and base can be negotiable. It will also require occasional evening and weekend work. Home working may be permitted on occasion. When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and the Essential Criteria included in the Additional Information Sheet, your application will be assessed based on ability to meet these criteria. Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 30th June 2028 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 30th June 2028. Barnardo's will be holding a waiting list of appointable people, where you may be offered similar jobs of the same grade should they come up within 12 months post interview. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.

Social Worker (PW3) Ready for a Social Work role where you can truly make an impact? Do you thrive on challenges and want to help children, young people, and families build brighter futures? If that sounds like you - this could be your next step. We're looking for two passionate experienced Social Workers to join our dedicated team at our Newry and Armagh Family Resource Centre , part of Barnardo's. Our service has abeen operating for over 30 years and has strong reputation for supporting families through tough times, helping them find strength, stability, and hope. This is more than a job, it's a chance to make a real difference. You'll work directly with families, carrying out assessments and providing therapeutic support that changes lives. We have two roles available: Full-time: 37 hours per week (5 days) Part-time: 22.2 hours per week (3 days) What we're looking for: A qualified Social Worker (with post-AYE experience) Experience working with children and families; undertaking childcare assessments/court directed work Someone who builds strong, trusting relationships with both children and adults A positive, can-do attitude and a collaborative approach Flexibility to adapt to families' needs A commitment to learning and professional growth (Please review the additional information sheet for the full eligibility criteria) What we offer: A warm, supportive team environment Full induction and ongoing supervision Excellent training and development opportunities The chance to be part of something truly meaningful Role details: Location: Newry (with travel to Armagh and Dungannon Family Resource Centres, plus occasional travel across the Southern Trust area) Salary: £35,390.46 - £43,392.02 (FTE) Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 11th January 2026 Interviews: Weeks commencing 19th January and 2nd February 2026 We'll also create a waiting list for similar roles across Barnardo's NI over the next year. Interested? Apply now and show us how you meet the essential criteria in the Additional Information Sheet. Questions? Email: Successful applicants will need to complete an Enhanced Access NI check with Child and Adult Barred List. For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon. Apply early-due to high interest, this advert may close before the deadline.