Barnardo's

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Superstore Team Leader to join Barnardo's on a Part Time, Permanent Basis. As a Superstore Team Leader you will manage the day to day running of our York Superstore - Monks Cross Shopping Park, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK. Location: Unit 14, Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO32 9GX Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working. Key responsibilities include: Leading the team during Manager absence and supporting day-to-day operations. Motivating staff and volunteers to achieve sales and service targets. Ensuring the shop floor is well-presented, safe, and customer-focused. Supporting stock flow, merchandising, and operational processes. Upholding organisational values and promoting a positive team culture. Idea Candidates Must Haves: Ability to deliver excellent customer service. Experience of managing people Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds. Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop. Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets. Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately. Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's. Basic IT skills. 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. 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. 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.

Logistics Team Leader Reports to: Logistics Manager Location: Hybrid working (home base with travel). Successful candidate must live within a 40 mile radius of Reading Direct Reports: Average of 15-20 Drivers Purpose of the Role: To lead, support and coordinate a team of drivers who operate remotely, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant movement of stock between retail shops, depots and other collection points. The Team Leader ensures high standards of vehicle maintenance, driver performance, and welfare, while maintaining operational efficiency and customer service standards. Key Responsibilities : Operational Management Full line manager responsibilities for all drivers within designated Team Manage workloads and provide full support to both employed and Agency Drivers Check plans, coordinate and monitor daily vehicle routes and schedules to ensure timely collections and deliveries between locations. • Ensure drivers follow established logistics procedures and comply with all company transport policies. • Monitor performance metrics (e.g., punctuality, mileage, delivery accuracy). • Address operational issues promptly, such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, or stock discrepancies by communicating with appropriate stakeholders. Report breakdowns, manage repairs and hire vehicles using the appropriate support platforms • Liaise with stakeholders , reporting any adverse service impacts to their daily route plans, and maintain smooth operations within their service Provide weekend cover on a roster basis Vehicle Maintenance & Compliance Ensure all vehicles are being maintained to legal and company standards by the drivers, • Track and record vehicle maintenance schedules and inspection outcomes. • Conduct On Site driver vehicle audits with individual drivers • Support the rollout of any new vehicle systems or telematics. Ensure prompt reporting of vehicle defects, reducing costs to the business and maintaining Good Stewardship of the Charities funds People Management & Welfare Provide regular communication and support to drivers who work remotely, ensuring they feel connected and valued. • Conduct On Site driver visits and welfare checks, discussing performance, wellbeing, and training requirements. • Monitor driver hours, manage driver holidays, ensure cover and compliance with working time regulations. Complete and manage driver sickness and absence • Encourage a culture of safety, teamwork and respect. • Manage any performance or conduct issues in line with company policy. Identify driver training requirements and provide a platform for this to be delivered. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure all drivers adhere to Health and Safety regulations, including safe loading and manual handling procedures. • Promote and monitor driver adherence to road safety and driving standards. • Investigate and report any accidents, incidents or near misses. • Keep up-to-date with transport legislation and ensure compliance. Reporting & Administration Maintain accurate records of driver activity, vehicle status, and stock movement. • Prepare weekly and monthly reports on logistics performance, maintenance and driver KPIs. • Contribute to process improvement and logistics efficiency initiatives. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Administrator High Close School High Close School is a successful special school supporting pupils with a complex range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, and ADHD. We are proud of our thriving environment and are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Administrator to join our dedicated team. Contract Details Type: Fixed-term, full-time (flexible working hours and patterns may be considered for the right candidate) About the Role This is a key position within the school, ensuring smooth and effective operations. You will work closely with internal teams, professionals across Barnardo's, and external contacts. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a substantial budget Overseeing Health and Safety administration Leading the Maintenance and Domestic Teams What We're Looking For We need someone who can work independently, use initiative, and build strong working relationships. The ideal candidate will have: A calm and professional approach Excellent communication skills and the ability to be assertive when required Strong record-keeping skills to support evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced environment Personal Attributes If you are considerate, enthusiastic, flexible, caring, and a great team player, we want to hear from you! Safeguarding Commitment Barnardo's Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment process includes rigorous pre-employment checks, including references prior to interview and an Enhanced DBS check for the successful candidate, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. Application Guidance When completing your application, please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Include full details of your employment history since leaving secondary education, reasons for leaving, and any periods of voluntary work or training. Please note: Due to high application volumes, this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline. Apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Barnardo's Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant pre-employment checks, including references being taken up prior to interview and for the successful candidate, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. As part of your application, you will need to provide full details of your employment since leaving secondary education, starting with your current or most recent employment first and then by working backwards, including reasons for leaving. Please also include any periods of voluntary work and/or training, providing reasons for any periods not in employment, education or training. Read further about our commitment to safeguarding and our pre-employment checks in our applicant information sheet below. 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.

This is a hybrid role, but candidates must be based in Essex, as regular on-site meetings within the Essex remit are required (Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Harlow and surrounding areas). A full UK driving licence, access to a car, and business-use insurance are essential. We're offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced Administrator to join our Children's Services team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is highly organised, and communicates confidently with a range of stakeholders. If you enjoy working both independently and collaboratively and are passionate about supporting services that make a difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be part of the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Services (ECFWS) a partnership between Barnardo's and HCRG, delivering integrated early intervention services for children and families aged 0 19 (up to 25 with SEND). Some of the Key Responsibilities: Coordinate service and subcontractor meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, distributing papers, and taking accurate minutes with clear actions (in-person or via Teams). Manage and arrange mandatory training for Barnardo's colleagues, ensuring compliance and providing regular updates to service leads. Liaise across teams to support quality and competency compliance. Lead internal communications within the service. Update FEEE2 eligibility and assign caseloads using monthly ECC reports on Systm1. Produce regular FEEE2 reports from service user records and ECC data. Maintain service assets and resources, including IT equipment, staff contact lists, and training documentation. What We're Looking For: Proven administrative experience, ideally within the charity or healthcare sector. Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy. Experience supporting meetings and taking comprehensive minutes. Skilled in managing shared mailboxes and providing general administrative support. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. A proactive and collaborative team player. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Before applying, please refer to the Job Description and Additional Information Sheet to support your application. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd 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.