This role is based at The Triangle, SE19 3BG Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Do you have industry experience in health and social care, and a desire to share your knowledge through teaching? About the Role You will work with young people aged 16-24, delivering engaging and effective learning across Level 1 and 2 Health and Social Care qualifications. Key responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning Support learners through one-to-one guidance and regular reviews Track and assess learner progress towards qualification outcomes Maintain accurate and timely learner records Collaborate with the wider team to maximise learner achievement About You We are looking for someone who: Has relevant industry experience in health and social care (essential) Has teaching experience in the health and social care sector Holds a recognised teaching qualification (or is willing to work towards one) Is highly organised with strong communication skills Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed in their personal and professional journeys. 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. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
This role is based at The Triangle, SE19 3BG Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Do you have industry experience in health and social care, and a desire to share your knowledge through teaching? About the Role You will work with young people aged 16-24, delivering engaging and effective learning across Level 1 and 2 Health and Social Care qualifications. Key responsibilities: Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning Support learners through one-to-one guidance and regular reviews Track and assess learner progress towards qualification outcomes Maintain accurate and timely learner records Collaborate with the wider team to maximise learner achievement About You We are looking for someone who: Has relevant industry experience in health and social care (essential) Has teaching experience in the health and social care sector Holds a recognised teaching qualification (or is willing to work towards one) Is highly organised with strong communication skills Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed in their personal and professional journeys. 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. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Barnardo's considers that being female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Barnardo's is seeking a Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker, in partnership with Women's Aid charity The Haven Wolverhampton, to offer vital support to children and young people victims of domestic abuse living in the Wolverhampton community, with or without the perpetrator. Children were officially recognised by the British government as victims in their own right in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Barnardo's and The Haven Wolverhampton stand with child victims of domestic abuse to ensure they are listened to and supported properly. We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and empathetic Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker who is committed to making a difference to young people who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, and victims of domestic abuse. Our worker will support children to navigate and recover from trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), uphold trauma-informed practice, professional curiosity, and the safeguarding and protection of children as the priority in their work. The Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker will understand how childhood trauma can negatively impact child victims well into adulthood, while having a strong enthusiasm for offering positive guidance and efficient support to motivate change, acting as a professional role model and making an impact on real lives. This role will be based solely in the Wolverhampton area and the Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker must have experience of working with children who have been subjected to traumatic and stressful situations. The person we are seeking must have strong communication skills with an ability to communicate well to young people, while building an excellent and trusted professional rapport those it is supporting. We are looking for an individual who is a creative and energetic self-starter whose professionalism and enthusiasm will result in positive outcomes for children recovering from abuse. 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.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's considers that being female is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Barnardo's is seeking a Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker, in partnership with Women's Aid charity The Haven Wolverhampton, to offer vital support to children and young people victims of domestic abuse living in the Wolverhampton community, with or without the perpetrator. Children were officially recognised by the British government as victims in their own right in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Barnardo's and The Haven Wolverhampton stand with child victims of domestic abuse to ensure they are listened to and supported properly. We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and empathetic Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker who is committed to making a difference to young people who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, and victims of domestic abuse. Our worker will support children to navigate and recover from trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), uphold trauma-informed practice, professional curiosity, and the safeguarding and protection of children as the priority in their work. The Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker will understand how childhood trauma can negatively impact child victims well into adulthood, while having a strong enthusiasm for offering positive guidance and efficient support to motivate change, acting as a professional role model and making an impact on real lives. This role will be based solely in the Wolverhampton area and the Therapeutic Children's Domestic Abuse Worker must have experience of working with children who have been subjected to traumatic and stressful situations. The person we are seeking must have strong communication skills with an ability to communicate well to young people, while building an excellent and trusted professional rapport those it is supporting. We are looking for an individual who is a creative and energetic self-starter whose professionalism and enthusiasm will result in positive outcomes for children recovering from abuse. 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.
Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments? We are looking for a Gardener / Handyperson to support our Leicestershire Residential Children's Services on a part-time permanent basis. At Barnardo's, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring our residential homes are safe, secure, and well-maintained environments where young people can thrive. Location Leicestershire - locality working. This role requires travel between sites. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, Syston, Mountsorrel and Leicester. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with fully comprehensive insurance including business use) is essential. Hours 16 hours per week. Flexible working pattern to be agreed. Key Responsibilities This list is not exhaustive but will include: Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs General gardening and upkeep of outdoor spaces Assembling flat-pack furniture and installing shelves and curtain poles Window cleaning (excluding excessive heights) Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces as required Clearing minor drain blockages Moving furniture and equipment, including larger items across sites Completing health and safety checks and reporting any concerns to the Manager Ensuring all tools and equipment are clean, properly maintained, stored safely, and used in accordance with safety procedures Supporting the security of premises and ensuring homes remain safe environments Essential Requirements Applicants must clearly evidence in their application: A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle with comprehensive business-use insurance Experience of general maintenance and minor construction work (professional or demonstrable practical experience) Knowledge of the safe use and storage of tools, materials, and equipment Ability to identify matters requiring attention and take appropriate action Ability to take responsibility for the security of project premises Strong written and spoken English The ability to communicate positively and appropriately with young people Barnardo's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures. When completing your application, please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of working within a residential children's home environment. 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. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments? We are looking for a Gardener / Handyperson to support our Leicestershire Residential Children's Services on a part-time permanent basis. At Barnardo's, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring our residential homes are safe, secure, and well-maintained environments where young people can thrive. Location Leicestershire - locality working. This role requires travel between sites. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, Syston, Mountsorrel and Leicester. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with fully comprehensive insurance including business use) is essential. Hours 16 hours per week. Flexible working pattern to be agreed. Key Responsibilities This list is not exhaustive but will include: Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs General gardening and upkeep of outdoor spaces Assembling flat-pack furniture and installing shelves and curtain poles Window cleaning (excluding excessive heights) Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces as required Clearing minor drain blockages Moving furniture and equipment, including larger items across sites Completing health and safety checks and reporting any concerns to the Manager Ensuring all tools and equipment are clean, properly maintained, stored safely, and used in accordance with safety procedures Supporting the security of premises and ensuring homes remain safe environments Essential Requirements Applicants must clearly evidence in their application: A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle with comprehensive business-use insurance Experience of general maintenance and minor construction work (professional or demonstrable practical experience) Knowledge of the safe use and storage of tools, materials, and equipment Ability to identify matters requiring attention and take appropriate action Ability to take responsibility for the security of project premises Strong written and spoken English The ability to communicate positively and appropriately with young people Barnardo's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures. When completing your application, please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of working within a residential children's home environment. 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. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Barnardo's is seeking a part-time Project Worker 1 Volunteer Coordinator to guide and grow the volunteer community in Barking and Dagenham. The successful candidate will work within the Children and Family Health Service, supporting volunteers through mentorship and building strong local relationships. A passion for volunteering and strong organizational skills are essential. You will need to complete an Enchanted DBS and travel around Barking and Dagenham.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's is seeking a part-time Project Worker 1 Volunteer Coordinator to guide and grow the volunteer community in Barking and Dagenham. The successful candidate will work within the Children and Family Health Service, supporting volunteers through mentorship and building strong local relationships. A passion for volunteering and strong organizational skills are essential. You will need to complete an Enchanted DBS and travel around Barking and Dagenham.
Barnardo's is seeking a dedicated Residential Children & Young People's Worker in Leicestershire. In this full-time position, you will make a genuine difference in the lives of children aged 8-18, providing nurturing support in a trauma-informed environment. The role involves building trusting relationships, safeguarding, and promoting emotional well-being. Join a supportive team that values relationships and positive outcomes for children. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development are included.
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's is seeking a dedicated Residential Children & Young People's Worker in Leicestershire. In this full-time position, you will make a genuine difference in the lives of children aged 8-18, providing nurturing support in a trauma-informed environment. The role involves building trusting relationships, safeguarding, and promoting emotional well-being. Join a supportive team that values relationships and positive outcomes for children. Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development are included.
Supported Accommodation Services in Lancashire Barnardo's provides supported accommodation to young people aged 16-25 across a number of sites in Lancashire. The service aims to provide young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for independent living. The young people who live in our accommodation are from a range of backgrounds and are often either in the process of Leaving Care or have experienced homelessness. Some of the services are staffed 24 hours per day by a dedicated team. Young people can live within our accommodation for up to 2 years so that they can move on successfully to their own accommodation in a planned and coordinated way. The service that this post links to is: Moving On - 2a High Street and Mariners View These services are based in Lancaster and provide short-term accommodation-based housing and support to young people aged 16-25 who are vulnerable and unable to live independently in the community. 2a High Street provides 7 units of accommodation. This service is staffed 24/7. Mariners View is comprised off 11 1-bed roomed flats and staff provide visiting support Specific Responsibilities of the Role: The Team Manager job description outlines some of the key responsibilities of the role, and the successful candidate(s) will also need to: Have oversight of, and support all staff to follow, individual support plans for each young person so their needs are met, developing positive and professional working relationships with the young people Have an open and flexible approach to working with young people and a commitment to understanding how to positively manage behaviours that can challenge. Support the vision of the service and have the passion and drive to see it succeed. To be a champion of and advocate for the voice of the young people, building child-centred and trauma informed practice into the heart of everything we do. To model good care practice to the wider team. Provide robust management and leadership to a staff team Actively deliver timely supervision, monitoring the quality of work, both hands on and record keeping, to ensure staff are working to high levels of performance and within the best interests of the young people Liaise and work alongside our commissioners Oversee both electronic and paper-based records ensuring the are complete, up to date, reviewed and accurate. Mentor and coach the whole staff team in a fair and non-biased manner, and provide support to the Children's Services Manager Balance and produce an efficient and effective working rota to ensure optimum service delivery Be an ambassador for Barnardo's, attending meetings with professionalism and understanding, and keeping the service manager appraised of significant information. Use ICT to maintain accurate records in key performance management data, keeping chronologies and working within timescales. Participate in the on-call rota covering the locality alongside other services' management teams. 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
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Supported Accommodation Services in Lancashire Barnardo's provides supported accommodation to young people aged 16-25 across a number of sites in Lancashire. The service aims to provide young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for independent living. The young people who live in our accommodation are from a range of backgrounds and are often either in the process of Leaving Care or have experienced homelessness. Some of the services are staffed 24 hours per day by a dedicated team. Young people can live within our accommodation for up to 2 years so that they can move on successfully to their own accommodation in a planned and coordinated way. The service that this post links to is: Moving On - 2a High Street and Mariners View These services are based in Lancaster and provide short-term accommodation-based housing and support to young people aged 16-25 who are vulnerable and unable to live independently in the community. 2a High Street provides 7 units of accommodation. This service is staffed 24/7. Mariners View is comprised off 11 1-bed roomed flats and staff provide visiting support Specific Responsibilities of the Role: The Team Manager job description outlines some of the key responsibilities of the role, and the successful candidate(s) will also need to: Have oversight of, and support all staff to follow, individual support plans for each young person so their needs are met, developing positive and professional working relationships with the young people Have an open and flexible approach to working with young people and a commitment to understanding how to positively manage behaviours that can challenge. Support the vision of the service and have the passion and drive to see it succeed. To be a champion of and advocate for the voice of the young people, building child-centred and trauma informed practice into the heart of everything we do. To model good care practice to the wider team. Provide robust management and leadership to a staff team Actively deliver timely supervision, monitoring the quality of work, both hands on and record keeping, to ensure staff are working to high levels of performance and within the best interests of the young people Liaise and work alongside our commissioners Oversee both electronic and paper-based records ensuring the are complete, up to date, reviewed and accurate. Mentor and coach the whole staff team in a fair and non-biased manner, and provide support to the Children's Services Manager Balance and produce an efficient and effective working rota to ensure optimum service delivery Be an ambassador for Barnardo's, attending meetings with professionalism and understanding, and keeping the service manager appraised of significant information. Use ICT to maintain accurate records in key performance management data, keeping chronologies and working within timescales. Participate in the on-call rota covering the locality alongside other services' management teams. 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
Barnardo's is seeking a motivated individual to manage our store in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where you will deliver exceptional customer service and lead your team to maximize sales and profits. This fulfilling role involves generating revenue to support vulnerable children and young people across the UK. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and promotional prospects in one of the UK's largest charity retailers. Join us in making a positive difference while promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce.
Jun 27, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's is seeking a motivated individual to manage our store in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where you will deliver exceptional customer service and lead your team to maximize sales and profits. This fulfilling role involves generating revenue to support vulnerable children and young people across the UK. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and promotional prospects in one of the UK's largest charity retailers. Join us in making a positive difference while promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce.
Head of Business Development Help us create and secure opportunities that change children's lives. At Barnardo's, we believe every child and young person should be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. For more than 150 years, we have worked alongside children, young people and families across the UK. Today, our services, partnerships and influencing work help children and families facing some of the toughest challenges. These include poverty, poor mental health, care experience, exploitation, family support, disadvantage and uncertainty about the future. We are now looking for a Head of Business Development to lead a function that plays a vital role in making this work possible. This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to use their business development, commissioning, bid or partnership experience to create practical routes to impact. You will help Barnardo's identify, shape and secure high quality opportunities that improve the lives of children, young people and families. About the role As Head of Business Development, you will lead Barnardo's Business Development function. The role is hybrid working from a Barnardo's Hub/office or home address with regular travel required across the UK. You will set the standards, systems and ways of working that help us pursue the right opportunities in the right way. Lead a UK wide Business Development function. Oversee our commissioned pipeline. Strengthen how we qualify and prioritise opportunities. Support high quality bids, tenders and proposals. Improve governance, learning and quality assurance. Use data, market intelligence and commissioner insight to support better decisions. Work across Barnardo's to shape opportunities that are credible, deliverable and sustainable. You will work closely with senior colleagues across children's services, finance, legal, service design, partnerships, fundraising, policy, data and digital. Together, you will make sure opportunities are aligned with our strategy, service priorities, financial sustainability and risk appetite. This role has a clear growth dimension, but the purpose is broader than income. It is about helping Barnardo's create and secure opportunities that allow more children, young people and families to get the support they need. You will also help us develop a more connected approach to opportunity development. This includes commissioned services, grant funded opportunities, strategic partnerships and social investment where these can strengthen our impact. About you Are you an experienced business development, commissioning, bid or partnership leader? We are looking for someone with strong experience in business development, public service commissioning, bid management, partnerships, tendering or a comparable field. You will understand how to lead opportunities from early intelligence through to decision making, proposal development and submission. You will know how to balance ambition with risk, quality, deliverability and financial sustainability. You will also be able to lead people well. The role requires someone who can set clear expectations, build confidence, support learning and help a skilled team continue to develop its practice. You do not need to have followed one particular career path. You may come from children's services, wider public services, health, social care, education, housing, the voluntary sector, local government, consultancy, business development or another relevant environment. What matters is that you can bring strategic judgement, strong bid and commissioning insight, and a clear commitment to improving children's lives. Why join Barnardo's? This is an opportunity to lead business development in an organisation with UK wide reach, deep local relationships and a clear purpose. You will be joining Barnardo's at a time when children, young people and families need ambitious, practical and sustainable support. You will help us work with commissioners, funders, partners and colleagues to shape services and opportunities that make a real difference. If you want to use your skills to help change childhoods and change lives, we would like to hear from you.
Jun 13, 2026
Full time
Head of Business Development Help us create and secure opportunities that change children's lives. At Barnardo's, we believe every child and young person should be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. For more than 150 years, we have worked alongside children, young people and families across the UK. Today, our services, partnerships and influencing work help children and families facing some of the toughest challenges. These include poverty, poor mental health, care experience, exploitation, family support, disadvantage and uncertainty about the future. We are now looking for a Head of Business Development to lead a function that plays a vital role in making this work possible. This is a senior leadership role for someone who wants to use their business development, commissioning, bid or partnership experience to create practical routes to impact. You will help Barnardo's identify, shape and secure high quality opportunities that improve the lives of children, young people and families. About the role As Head of Business Development, you will lead Barnardo's Business Development function. The role is hybrid working from a Barnardo's Hub/office or home address with regular travel required across the UK. You will set the standards, systems and ways of working that help us pursue the right opportunities in the right way. Lead a UK wide Business Development function. Oversee our commissioned pipeline. Strengthen how we qualify and prioritise opportunities. Support high quality bids, tenders and proposals. Improve governance, learning and quality assurance. Use data, market intelligence and commissioner insight to support better decisions. Work across Barnardo's to shape opportunities that are credible, deliverable and sustainable. You will work closely with senior colleagues across children's services, finance, legal, service design, partnerships, fundraising, policy, data and digital. Together, you will make sure opportunities are aligned with our strategy, service priorities, financial sustainability and risk appetite. This role has a clear growth dimension, but the purpose is broader than income. It is about helping Barnardo's create and secure opportunities that allow more children, young people and families to get the support they need. You will also help us develop a more connected approach to opportunity development. This includes commissioned services, grant funded opportunities, strategic partnerships and social investment where these can strengthen our impact. About you Are you an experienced business development, commissioning, bid or partnership leader? We are looking for someone with strong experience in business development, public service commissioning, bid management, partnerships, tendering or a comparable field. You will understand how to lead opportunities from early intelligence through to decision making, proposal development and submission. You will know how to balance ambition with risk, quality, deliverability and financial sustainability. You will also be able to lead people well. The role requires someone who can set clear expectations, build confidence, support learning and help a skilled team continue to develop its practice. You do not need to have followed one particular career path. You may come from children's services, wider public services, health, social care, education, housing, the voluntary sector, local government, consultancy, business development or another relevant environment. What matters is that you can bring strategic judgement, strong bid and commissioning insight, and a clear commitment to improving children's lives. Why join Barnardo's? This is an opportunity to lead business development in an organisation with UK wide reach, deep local relationships and a clear purpose. You will be joining Barnardo's at a time when children, young people and families need ambitious, practical and sustainable support. You will help us work with commissioners, funders, partners and colleagues to shape services and opportunities that make a real difference. If you want to use your skills to help change childhoods and change lives, we would like to hear from you.
Barnardos Child and Family Support Service Dundee is seeking a passionate and motivated applicant for a full time Project Worker 1 position in our team. We are looking for a person who has a genuine interest in working with children and families providing support in a variety of settings including the family homes, schools and community locations and provide support either individually or with groups of children, young people and parents/carers. The service support includes working with children who have a disability/ additional support need and their families. Applicants will have an awareness of issues impacting on children and their families including trauma, mental health, care experienced, domestic abuse and substance use. The role includes: Community capacity building supporting individual/groups by facilitating learning and development opportunities. Partnership working with community groups, building capacity for inclusion for children/families, building relationship and working through barriers. Responsibility for introductions between children/families and volunteers. Caseholding responsibility ensuring aim of work/outcomes/compliance recording/risk assessments/volunteer log sheets. Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a collaborative manner, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable and dynamic and able to deliver a person-centred and robust service to children and families. The use of a warm, nurturing and empathetic approach is essential. Applicants should be able to evidence professional curiosity. You will have direct practice experience working with children and families and evidence an awareness of child/adult protection issues. A flexible approach is essential to providing support when families need it which will include early morning, evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will be required to register with SSSC and undertake any identified conditional qualifications as the Dundee service has two Care Inspectorate registered services. The role includes effective time management balancing direct support needs alongside administrative requirements of the post. The post is driving licence essential and the use of a car also essential. 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. Please also see Additional Information Sheet.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Barnardos Child and Family Support Service Dundee is seeking a passionate and motivated applicant for a full time Project Worker 1 position in our team. We are looking for a person who has a genuine interest in working with children and families providing support in a variety of settings including the family homes, schools and community locations and provide support either individually or with groups of children, young people and parents/carers. The service support includes working with children who have a disability/ additional support need and their families. Applicants will have an awareness of issues impacting on children and their families including trauma, mental health, care experienced, domestic abuse and substance use. The role includes: Community capacity building supporting individual/groups by facilitating learning and development opportunities. Partnership working with community groups, building capacity for inclusion for children/families, building relationship and working through barriers. Responsibility for introductions between children/families and volunteers. Caseholding responsibility ensuring aim of work/outcomes/compliance recording/risk assessments/volunteer log sheets. Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a collaborative manner, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable and dynamic and able to deliver a person-centred and robust service to children and families. The use of a warm, nurturing and empathetic approach is essential. Applicants should be able to evidence professional curiosity. You will have direct practice experience working with children and families and evidence an awareness of child/adult protection issues. A flexible approach is essential to providing support when families need it which will include early morning, evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will be required to register with SSSC and undertake any identified conditional qualifications as the Dundee service has two Care Inspectorate registered services. The role includes effective time management balancing direct support needs alongside administrative requirements of the post. The post is driving licence essential and the use of a car also essential. 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. Please also see Additional Information Sheet.
Programme Manager As the UK's biggest Children's Charity, Barnardo's is committed to improving outcomes for all children and young people. We supported 382,872 service users in 2020/21 and for the service users where ethnicity data was collected, 17.8% were Black or Asian. Evidence indicates that many African, Asian and Caribbean communities face particular disadvantages and can experience barriers to accessing vital support services. Children and young people from these communities experience higher levels of social deprivation, school exclusion, unemployment, and contact with the criminal justice system. Maternal and infant outcomes are dramatically worse for Black and Asian women than for White women, and furthermore, the ethnic inequalities in health and wellbeing that existed in the UK before the pandemic have been exacerbated and made more apparent. We need to do something about this. Now established with funding support, including from the People's Postcode Lottery, Barnardo's has launched SEEN , a Centre for Children & Young People of African, Asian & Caribbean Heritage. The Centre aims to deepen understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by these communities and drive improvements in outcomes through collaborative, cross-sector working spanning health, social care, education, criminal justice, and the voluntary and community sector, including grassroots organisations. We are now seeking a Programme Manager to provide strategic oversight, guidance, and support across the Centre's portfolio of work. The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective programme governance, enabling delivery, and supporting the overall operation of the Centre. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in systems change and a demonstrable commitment to advancing race equity, with the ability to translate these into impactful programmes, partnerships, and practice. The activity of the Centre will exist around three elements: The Spine : Our systems change work that will focus on 4 key work flows: Education and Employability, Physical Health and Emotional Wellbeing, Social Care & Informal Community Care, Police & Custody looking at how we can change practice to improve outcomes The Heart : Our work with Children and Young People so that they can feel the presence of the Centre and co-produce models for effective advocacy and policy change The Arms : Our reach with locally rooted organisations that connects the work we both do to create change for Children and Young People If you: -have successfully managed projects or programmes -can lead and inspire others to create lasting positive change for Black and Asian children and young people -are a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who views safeguarding children as the highest of priorities -meet the person specification for the role -have experience and/or understanding of the issues that affect children and young people of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage in the UK (desirable but non-essential) we would love to hear from you. 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. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager As the UK's biggest Children's Charity, Barnardo's is committed to improving outcomes for all children and young people. We supported 382,872 service users in 2020/21 and for the service users where ethnicity data was collected, 17.8% were Black or Asian. Evidence indicates that many African, Asian and Caribbean communities face particular disadvantages and can experience barriers to accessing vital support services. Children and young people from these communities experience higher levels of social deprivation, school exclusion, unemployment, and contact with the criminal justice system. Maternal and infant outcomes are dramatically worse for Black and Asian women than for White women, and furthermore, the ethnic inequalities in health and wellbeing that existed in the UK before the pandemic have been exacerbated and made more apparent. We need to do something about this. Now established with funding support, including from the People's Postcode Lottery, Barnardo's has launched SEEN , a Centre for Children & Young People of African, Asian & Caribbean Heritage. The Centre aims to deepen understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by these communities and drive improvements in outcomes through collaborative, cross-sector working spanning health, social care, education, criminal justice, and the voluntary and community sector, including grassroots organisations. We are now seeking a Programme Manager to provide strategic oversight, guidance, and support across the Centre's portfolio of work. The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective programme governance, enabling delivery, and supporting the overall operation of the Centre. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in systems change and a demonstrable commitment to advancing race equity, with the ability to translate these into impactful programmes, partnerships, and practice. The activity of the Centre will exist around three elements: The Spine : Our systems change work that will focus on 4 key work flows: Education and Employability, Physical Health and Emotional Wellbeing, Social Care & Informal Community Care, Police & Custody looking at how we can change practice to improve outcomes The Heart : Our work with Children and Young People so that they can feel the presence of the Centre and co-produce models for effective advocacy and policy change The Arms : Our reach with locally rooted organisations that connects the work we both do to create change for Children and Young People If you: -have successfully managed projects or programmes -can lead and inspire others to create lasting positive change for Black and Asian children and young people -are a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who views safeguarding children as the highest of priorities -meet the person specification for the role -have experience and/or understanding of the issues that affect children and young people of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage in the UK (desirable but non-essential) we would love to hear from you. 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. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and adults who are autistic and/or have a learning disability? We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Key Worker for our Key Worker Service in East Berkshire. The role is diverse and service user centred. It would suit someone with significant experience in supporting young people and young adults with autism and Learning Disabilities and their families. The day-to-day work will involve a flexible approach to coordination and direct support for the young person and their family, as well as providing responsive communication at times of increased need. This is an exciting role which allows for the Key Worker to support families to navigate the system whilst advocating for them and ensuring that their voice is heard. There will be opportunities for collaboration and co-production - our vision is to provide young person and family centred support, whilst influencing system change to achieve better outcomes for more children, young people and adults under the age of 25. The service will be provided across the entire East Berkshire footprint covering Slough, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest. Although the team is virtual , there will be frequent (weekly) travel within and across the East Berkshire area, therefore being a car driver with access to a car is essential, as well as being based near the local area. The Key Working Function has been developed as a response to the NHS England & NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism, or both, with the most complex needs will have a designated Key Worker, applying the recommendations made by Dame Christine Lenehan in These are our Children'. The East Berkshire Key Worker Service has been established since 2023 and continues to develop and evolve. We are looking for someone who: has significant experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or who are Autistic as well as their families. has an understanding of mental health and how this may impact this service user group Is tenacious and passionate about advocating for our families, whilst respectfully challenging professionals and working collaboratively with other agencies Able to complete frequent visits to service users and have the ability to be flexible to complete visits/meetings at short notice within working hours across the East Berkshire area A Barnardo's Project Worker 3 job description and person specification is attached to the advert for this role. This is a generic role description in use throughout the organisation to cover all roles at the given salary band. The Additional Information Sheet outlines the specific responsibilities, skills and experience required and it is important that you read this carefully before you apply. When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and also in the Additional Information Sheet . This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. 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. Where a role is advertised as fixed term, we are happy to consider secondment opportunities. Please discuss this with your line manager and the hiring manager for the role. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
May 16, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and adults who are autistic and/or have a learning disability? We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled Key Worker for our Key Worker Service in East Berkshire. The role is diverse and service user centred. It would suit someone with significant experience in supporting young people and young adults with autism and Learning Disabilities and their families. The day-to-day work will involve a flexible approach to coordination and direct support for the young person and their family, as well as providing responsive communication at times of increased need. This is an exciting role which allows for the Key Worker to support families to navigate the system whilst advocating for them and ensuring that their voice is heard. There will be opportunities for collaboration and co-production - our vision is to provide young person and family centred support, whilst influencing system change to achieve better outcomes for more children, young people and adults under the age of 25. The service will be provided across the entire East Berkshire footprint covering Slough, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Bracknell Forest. Although the team is virtual , there will be frequent (weekly) travel within and across the East Berkshire area, therefore being a car driver with access to a car is essential, as well as being based near the local area. The Key Working Function has been developed as a response to the NHS England & NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism, or both, with the most complex needs will have a designated Key Worker, applying the recommendations made by Dame Christine Lenehan in These are our Children'. The East Berkshire Key Worker Service has been established since 2023 and continues to develop and evolve. We are looking for someone who: has significant experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or who are Autistic as well as their families. has an understanding of mental health and how this may impact this service user group Is tenacious and passionate about advocating for our families, whilst respectfully challenging professionals and working collaboratively with other agencies Able to complete frequent visits to service users and have the ability to be flexible to complete visits/meetings at short notice within working hours across the East Berkshire area A Barnardo's Project Worker 3 job description and person specification is attached to the advert for this role. This is a generic role description in use throughout the organisation to cover all roles at the given salary band. The Additional Information Sheet outlines the specific responsibilities, skills and experience required and it is important that you read this carefully before you apply. When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and also in the Additional Information Sheet . This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. 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. Where a role is advertised as fixed term, we are happy to consider secondment opportunities. Please discuss this with your line manager and the hiring manager for the role. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Our basis and values
Working as part of our Digital (Acquisition & Loyalty) team, you'll help plan, deliver and optimise digital marketing activity across paid social, PPC, display and email. You'll support campaign delivery from briefing through to reporting, using data and insight to inform decision making and continuous improvement. This role works closely with colleagues across marketing, digital, fundraising, data and content teams, as well as with external agencies, to ensure activity aligns with wider organisational priorities and delivers against agreed targets. Travel will be required to quarterly meetings in London Hubs. Essential experience Experience in planning, delivering and optimising paid social campaigns Experience in using Google Analytics and paid social platforms to extract and analyse data and report on marketing performance Campaign building and digital analytical skills Experience implementing tracking for paid social campaigns and working with relevant ad platform functionality When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. Please also ensure that you outline how you meet the above essential experience criteria. 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.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Working as part of our Digital (Acquisition & Loyalty) team, you'll help plan, deliver and optimise digital marketing activity across paid social, PPC, display and email. You'll support campaign delivery from briefing through to reporting, using data and insight to inform decision making and continuous improvement. This role works closely with colleagues across marketing, digital, fundraising, data and content teams, as well as with external agencies, to ensure activity aligns with wider organisational priorities and delivers against agreed targets. Travel will be required to quarterly meetings in London Hubs. Essential experience Experience in planning, delivering and optimising paid social campaigns Experience in using Google Analytics and paid social platforms to extract and analyse data and report on marketing performance Campaign building and digital analytical skills Experience implementing tracking for paid social campaigns and working with relevant ad platform functionality When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. Please also ensure that you outline how you meet the above essential experience criteria. 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.
Barnardo's have a great opportunity for a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Volunteer Co-ordinator to join the team at Rugby Children and Family Centres and help make a real difference in the community. This is a permanent, part-time position (18.5 hours per week), typically worked across three days between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. There may also be occasional opportunities to work additional hours on an as and when' basis. As Volunteer Co ordinator, you'll also have the opportunity to get out into the community attending local events, promoting our services, and encouraging others to get involved. You'll work closely with the Early Years and Children's Lead, supporting the Family Voice forum and helping ensure families' voices are heard. As this role involves travelling across the local area, access to your own transport will be important. You'll be based at either Boughton Leigh or Claremont Children and Family Centre, with some flexibility to work from home when appropriate. This post requires: Knowledge and understanding of good practice when working with volunteers good organisational skills experience of leading a team and line-management responsibilities for volunteers Working knowledge/ experience of word processing, spreadsheets, data bases and other commonly used software. Experience of using virtual platforms to facilitate virtual meetings/training is also desirable. an excellent understanding of child protection and safeguarding- particularly with a view to vetting new volunteers. excellent communication skills especially with external agencies delivering talks and presentations to promote volunteering opportunities. Barnardo's is proud to deliver Children and Family Centre services across Warwickshire, working in partnership with a wide range of local organisations. Together, we offer a variety of activities and support for children, young people, and their families. Our aim is simple but powerful: to help families thrive, grow in confidence, and build the resilience they need for life. If you're passionate about supporting families and enjoy working with people, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that truly makes a difference in the community. 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
May 15, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's have a great opportunity for a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Volunteer Co-ordinator to join the team at Rugby Children and Family Centres and help make a real difference in the community. This is a permanent, part-time position (18.5 hours per week), typically worked across three days between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. There may also be occasional opportunities to work additional hours on an as and when' basis. As Volunteer Co ordinator, you'll also have the opportunity to get out into the community attending local events, promoting our services, and encouraging others to get involved. You'll work closely with the Early Years and Children's Lead, supporting the Family Voice forum and helping ensure families' voices are heard. As this role involves travelling across the local area, access to your own transport will be important. You'll be based at either Boughton Leigh or Claremont Children and Family Centre, with some flexibility to work from home when appropriate. This post requires: Knowledge and understanding of good practice when working with volunteers good organisational skills experience of leading a team and line-management responsibilities for volunteers Working knowledge/ experience of word processing, spreadsheets, data bases and other commonly used software. Experience of using virtual platforms to facilitate virtual meetings/training is also desirable. an excellent understanding of child protection and safeguarding- particularly with a view to vetting new volunteers. excellent communication skills especially with external agencies delivering talks and presentations to promote volunteering opportunities. Barnardo's is proud to deliver Children and Family Centre services across Warwickshire, working in partnership with a wide range of local organisations. Together, we offer a variety of activities and support for children, young people, and their families. Our aim is simple but powerful: to help families thrive, grow in confidence, and build the resilience they need for life. If you're passionate about supporting families and enjoy working with people, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that truly makes a difference in the community. 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
Looking for a role that truly makes a difference? Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a pathway towards independence? Barnardo's Swansea Supported Lodgings Service is looking for a dedicated and motivated Support Worker (Project Worker 1) to join our small, dynamic team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) . In this rewarding role, you'll be part of a service that provides safe, bespoke accommodation and tailored support to young people within welcoming host households across Swansea. You will be working directly with young people to help them develop the skills and confidence they need to move on to independent living. Every day will be different from building trusted relationships and problem solving, to empowering young people to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. If you're highly motivated, values driven and looking for a role where your work has real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following duties (in addition to those on the generic job description):- To offer direct support to young people living within a supported lodgings placement. To work co-operatively with the supported lodgings coordinator to plan and deliver support to young people. To work in partnership with young people to complete regular support plans and to act on these plans to develop skills for their future. To liaise with staff members from a range of statutory and voluntary services with regard to young people's needs To inform young people of their responsibility when placed in accommodation and to monitor their co-operation with the required standard of behaviour. You will have: (Essential Criteria) Experience of working with vulnerable young people and an awareness of the factors impacting on their lives (disadvantage, poverty, disability, substance use and misuse, mental health difficulties as well as loss, separation and attachment difficulties) this could be in a voluntary as well as paid setting. An understanding of service user support planning, monitoring and reviewing Able to manage a workload and to prioritise competing demands. Experience of working within Safeguarding policies and protocols. The Supported Lodgings service provides safe, supportive, short term accommodation for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 21 within ordinary family homes in the community. The service helps young people to develop and maintain the independence and social skills they need to successfully move on to more independent living. It also supports them to make positive use of education, training, employment, and social or recreational opportunities available to them. Above all, the service works alongside young people to help them plan for the next stage of their lives and feel confident in taking those next steps. Additional Information You must have the ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc. Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to continued funding and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. Your main office base will be at Children Matter, Swansea, Penlan but you will be expected to work locally and in the wider community. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Looking for a role that truly makes a difference? Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them build a pathway towards independence? Barnardo's Swansea Supported Lodgings Service is looking for a dedicated and motivated Support Worker (Project Worker 1) to join our small, dynamic team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) . In this rewarding role, you'll be part of a service that provides safe, bespoke accommodation and tailored support to young people within welcoming host households across Swansea. You will be working directly with young people to help them develop the skills and confidence they need to move on to independent living. Every day will be different from building trusted relationships and problem solving, to empowering young people to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. If you're highly motivated, values driven and looking for a role where your work has real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following duties (in addition to those on the generic job description):- To offer direct support to young people living within a supported lodgings placement. To work co-operatively with the supported lodgings coordinator to plan and deliver support to young people. To work in partnership with young people to complete regular support plans and to act on these plans to develop skills for their future. To liaise with staff members from a range of statutory and voluntary services with regard to young people's needs To inform young people of their responsibility when placed in accommodation and to monitor their co-operation with the required standard of behaviour. You will have: (Essential Criteria) Experience of working with vulnerable young people and an awareness of the factors impacting on their lives (disadvantage, poverty, disability, substance use and misuse, mental health difficulties as well as loss, separation and attachment difficulties) this could be in a voluntary as well as paid setting. An understanding of service user support planning, monitoring and reviewing Able to manage a workload and to prioritise competing demands. Experience of working within Safeguarding policies and protocols. The Supported Lodgings service provides safe, supportive, short term accommodation for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 21 within ordinary family homes in the community. The service helps young people to develop and maintain the independence and social skills they need to successfully move on to more independent living. It also supports them to make positive use of education, training, employment, and social or recreational opportunities available to them. Above all, the service works alongside young people to help them plan for the next stage of their lives and feel confident in taking those next steps. Additional Information You must have the ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc. Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to continued funding and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. Your main office base will be at Children Matter, Swansea, Penlan but you will be expected to work locally and in the wider community. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. Pay & Reward Framework We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role. Barnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland) Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer T&C's apply based on contract About Barnardo's We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We are recruiting As and When (Sessional) Project Workers to support our Common Ground service in Glasgow city centre. This role involves working primarily on Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings, providing a visible, approachable presence for young people in public spaces. You will engage with young people on the street and within our Hub, building positive relationships, promoting safety and wellbeing, and helping connect young people to the right support when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working in dynamic community settings, able to build rapport quickly, and committed to relationship-based, preventative approaches. You will work as part of a supportive team, contributing to a model that recognises the importance of peer groups, place, and early intervention in reducing harm and supporting young people. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements.
May 12, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting As and When (Sessional) Project Workers to support our Common Ground service in Glasgow city centre. This role involves working primarily on Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings, providing a visible, approachable presence for young people in public spaces. You will engage with young people on the street and within our Hub, building positive relationships, promoting safety and wellbeing, and helping connect young people to the right support when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working in dynamic community settings, able to build rapport quickly, and committed to relationship-based, preventative approaches. You will work as part of a supportive team, contributing to a model that recognises the importance of peer groups, place, and early intervention in reducing harm and supporting young people. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements.
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 we raise 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. You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills 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. About Barnardo's At Barnardo's we believe in children no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role. Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. Our basis and values Benefits Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Corporate University T&C's apply based on contract
May 12, 2026
Full time
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 we raise 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. You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills 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. About Barnardo's At Barnardo's we believe in children no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role. Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. Our basis and values Benefits Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Corporate University T&C's apply based on contract
Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Do you enjoy supporting parents and carers to feel confident and empowered? Would you like to develop your skills within a friendly, community based early help service? If so, we'd love to hear from you Barnardo's is proud to lead the delivery of Sandwell Family Hubs , supporting families from pregnancy through to adulthood. Family Hubs provide accessible, welcoming spaces where children, young people and families can get the right help at the right time. As an Early Years Practitioner , you will work with children and their families working in local hubs and community venues across Sandwell. You will be in helping children build strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing, with a particular focus on early communication, language development and school readiness . Using inclusive, trauma informed and relationship based practice, you will work alongside parents, carers and partner services to improve outcomes for children. In this role, you will: Deliver high quality early years sessions , including Stay & Play style sessions, workshops and one to one support for children under five Complete WellComm speech and language screenings and provide follow on targeted support to children and parents Support early identification of SEND , delivering inclusive sessions and sharing concerns appropriately to ensure children receive timely support Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers, supporting confidence and strengthening the home learning environment Promote school readiness and early communication through practical, engaging activities Work collaboratively with colleagues across Family Hubs and with partner agencies to ensure families receive joined up support Accurately record engagement, outcomes and impact to support service learning and improvement Contribute to a flexible, responsive service , working across different locations and taking part in evening and weekend delivery when required What We're Looking For We're looking for people who: Are passionate about early help, inclusion and equality Enjoy working with families from diverse backgrounds Have experience supporting children's development and working with parents or carers Are confident delivering group sessions and engaging families in a warm, approachable way Understand the importance of early identification and support for SEND Value reflection, learning and continuous improvement Enjoy being part of a supportive, team focused service When applying, please clearly explain how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information , and demonstrate your understanding of the context and aims of the Sandwell Family Hubs service.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Do you enjoy supporting parents and carers to feel confident and empowered? Would you like to develop your skills within a friendly, community based early help service? If so, we'd love to hear from you Barnardo's is proud to lead the delivery of Sandwell Family Hubs , supporting families from pregnancy through to adulthood. Family Hubs provide accessible, welcoming spaces where children, young people and families can get the right help at the right time. As an Early Years Practitioner , you will work with children and their families working in local hubs and community venues across Sandwell. You will be in helping children build strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing, with a particular focus on early communication, language development and school readiness . Using inclusive, trauma informed and relationship based practice, you will work alongside parents, carers and partner services to improve outcomes for children. In this role, you will: Deliver high quality early years sessions , including Stay & Play style sessions, workshops and one to one support for children under five Complete WellComm speech and language screenings and provide follow on targeted support to children and parents Support early identification of SEND , delivering inclusive sessions and sharing concerns appropriately to ensure children receive timely support Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers, supporting confidence and strengthening the home learning environment Promote school readiness and early communication through practical, engaging activities Work collaboratively with colleagues across Family Hubs and with partner agencies to ensure families receive joined up support Accurately record engagement, outcomes and impact to support service learning and improvement Contribute to a flexible, responsive service , working across different locations and taking part in evening and weekend delivery when required What We're Looking For We're looking for people who: Are passionate about early help, inclusion and equality Enjoy working with families from diverse backgrounds Have experience supporting children's development and working with parents or carers Are confident delivering group sessions and engaging families in a warm, approachable way Understand the importance of early identification and support for SEND Value reflection, learning and continuous improvement Enjoy being part of a supportive, team focused service When applying, please clearly explain how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information , and demonstrate your understanding of the context and aims of the Sandwell Family Hubs service.
The Barnardo's Better Futures Service works with children, young people and young adults where there are concerns in relation to their sexual behaviour and/ or their risk to sexual exploitation. The service offers direct assessment and intervention to children and families, as well as offering training to professionals and influencing work. We are a small but busy service, based in Pyle, Bridgend. Roles and responsibilities specific to this post The role of the Service Administrator is to ensure administrative support to the team, as well as supervising the secretarial assistant. The role is based at the centre in Pyle. This is a full time post. Job specific requirements: It is especially important that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate experience of and/or an understanding of the following: Education/Knowledge Well-developed numeracy and literacy skills at a level which will enable post holder to perform moderately difficult calculations and produce reports. Experience Proven substantial office experience. Proven substantial experience of using IT packages including word processing, spread sheets, databases, Windows applications. Experience of operating financial systems including petty cash, budget monitoring and control. Experience of premises/facilities management. Experience of dealing with members of the public and other agencies. You will need a friendly and welcoming disposition with good communication skills, the ability to work to deadlines, provide attention to detail, and multi-task. You will work as part of a committed, professional and friendly team to support improved outcomes for children and families. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. 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.
May 08, 2026
Full time
The Barnardo's Better Futures Service works with children, young people and young adults where there are concerns in relation to their sexual behaviour and/ or their risk to sexual exploitation. The service offers direct assessment and intervention to children and families, as well as offering training to professionals and influencing work. We are a small but busy service, based in Pyle, Bridgend. Roles and responsibilities specific to this post The role of the Service Administrator is to ensure administrative support to the team, as well as supervising the secretarial assistant. The role is based at the centre in Pyle. This is a full time post. Job specific requirements: It is especially important that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate experience of and/or an understanding of the following: Education/Knowledge Well-developed numeracy and literacy skills at a level which will enable post holder to perform moderately difficult calculations and produce reports. Experience Proven substantial office experience. Proven substantial experience of using IT packages including word processing, spread sheets, databases, Windows applications. Experience of operating financial systems including petty cash, budget monitoring and control. Experience of premises/facilities management. Experience of dealing with members of the public and other agencies. You will need a friendly and welcoming disposition with good communication skills, the ability to work to deadlines, provide attention to detail, and multi-task. You will work as part of a committed, professional and friendly team to support improved outcomes for children and families. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. 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.
