 Location: Barnardo's Scotland Fostering (North) – Aberdeen Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £28,631 - £37,414 Plus Office at Home and On Call Allowances Closing Date:18 January 2021 We are looking to appoint a Social Worker within our Family Placement service (Fostering & Adoption). As Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing a social work service to foster carers/adopters and children/young people to ensure that the best outcome for children and young people is achieved at all times in line with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
The role will also contribute to the development of the service by working collaboratively with Family Placement colleagues undertaking such activities as recruitment and training and supporting the wider Barnardo's Family Placement agenda. This is a home working post with a central office at 20 Carden Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1UQ. 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. 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. 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Our basis and values Full details and application documents here  Location: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Lincoln Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £27,814 - £33,358 Closing Date: 31 August 2020 Interview Date: 9 September 2020 Barnardo's work in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver its Leaving Care Service for young people aged 16-25.
We have been inspected by Ofsted and have achieved an ‘Outstanding' grade for the service we provide. Following a recent re-commissioning of the service we are looking to recruit a Project Worker to work across the region with our teams based in Lincoln, Louth, Peterborough and Sleaford. We also have some Care Leavers based out of County and their voice is equally as important in relation to service development and delivery. Initial Specific Responsibilities Within Lincolnshire the Signs of Safety model is used across County as an assessment tool and we are looking for a champion to help embed this across the Leaving Care Service. Participation is key within out service and the successful candidate will build on the work we have already started to increase the participation offer we currently have in place for young people. We are looking for an imaginative, creative worker who has a passion to ensure young people's voices are heard. We have an established quality assurance framework within the service and we expect the new post holder to co-ordinate our audit's across service building on the work that's already in place. Supplementary Information
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. 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Our basis and values Full details and application documents here  Location: Peterborough Leaving Care Office Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary : £17,316 - £24,493 Closing Date: 8 September 2020 Interview Date: 23 September 2020 Almost all young people in care leave children's homes and foster care by the time that they're 18, compared to their peers who stay at home until their mid-20s. From April 2020 Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service supports these young people from the age of 16 to their mid-20s, to make a successful move to living in the community. Practical and emotional assistance is offered to young people who may not have any other source of support.
As a Leaving Care Worker, you will be required to visit our services in Lincolnshire and Peterborough. We would expect you to actively demonstrate Barnardo's Basis and Values and Equality & Diversity Code of Conduct in all areas of work: Respecting the unique worth of every person: Encouraging people to fulfil their potential. You will need to have some experience of work with children and young people but this does not have to have been gained in a formal employment setting. Other duties include:
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. 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Full details and application documents here  Location: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Louth Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary : £17,316 - £24,493 Closing Date: 8 September 2020 Interview Date: 28 September 2020 Almost all young people in care leave children's homes and foster care by the time that they're 18, compared to their peers who stay at home until their mid-20s. From April 2020 Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service supports these young people from the age of 16 to their mid-20s, to make a successful move to living in the community. Practical and emotional assistance is offered to young people who may not have any other source of support.
As a Leaving Care Worker, you will be required to support Lincolnshire young people who are leaving care. We would expect you to actively demonstrate Barnardo's Basis and Values and Equality & Diversity Code of Conduct in all areas of work: Respecting the unique worth of every person: Encouraging people to fulfil their potential. You will need to have some experience of work with children and young people but this does not have to have been gained in a formal employment setting. Other duties include:
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. 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Full details and application documents here Industry News: Number of children needing foster care soars during pandemic, says Barnardo's23/6/2020
 The number of children needing foster care has risen by 44% during the coronavirus pandemic, creating a “state of emergency”, a children’s charity said.
Meanwhile, the number of people looking to become foster carers has fallen by almost half over the same period, Barnardo’s added. There were 2,349 referrals to the charity‘s fostering services between 1 March and 23 April this year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, up from 1,629 in the same period in 2019. And just 161 people inquired about becoming a foster carer during the two months, down 47% from 302 across the same period in 2019. The charity says vulnerable children who may have experienced neglect or abuse are in a state of emergency as they wait to be placed with foster families. The Barnardo’s chief executive, Javed Khan, said: “The coronavirus pandemic has hit vulnerable families the hardest, with many reaching crisis point. This has created a state of emergency, as more children than ever need a safe and loving foster family, while fewer adults are coming forward as potential foster carers.” The charity says the Covid-19 outbreak has increased pressures on families who are experiencing job losses, deepening poverty and worsening mental health. Children have also been in lockdown in homes where domestic and sexual abuse is taking place. At the same time, the number of inquiries from people hoping to foster have dropped, with many people’s situations affected by the virus, and amid an uncertain future. Khan said: “Today, there are hundreds of children who have been referred to Barnardo’s and are waiting to be placed with a foster family. If you’re over 21, have a spare room and the time and commitment to support a child in need, please do consider getting in touch today.” The charity is appealing for adults, including single people, people identifying as LGBTQ and those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, to get in touch if they can help. Foster carers will be supported by the charity with training and a dedicated social worker, and will receive financial support. A Department for Education spokesman said: “Foster carers make a lifelong difference to the lives of the vulnerable children when they need it most. We encourage more people to come forward, both now and in the future, so there are enough foster carers available at the right time and in the right place to provide safe, loving homes for these children. “We have published guidance online for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent. During the pandemic we have also made it easier for councils and fostering agencies to identify potential placements, and to assess and approve new foster carers, so that children get the support they deserve without delay.” Source: www.theguardian.com  In today's (Wednesday 8 April) daily Covid-19 briefing the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a £750m funding package to help charities during the coronavirus crisis. Here Barnardo's Chief Executive Javed Khan gives his reaction.
Barnardo’s Chief Executive Javed Khan said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s recognition that charities are needed now more than ever. But with the sector set to lose £4bn in 12 weeks, the £750m package announced today is little more than a sticking plaster for a critical wound and does not go far enough to ensure Barnardo’s and other charities can continue to support vulnerable children and adults during this extraordinary period and beyond. “Demand for our services is already skyrocketing with more children experiencing domestic abuse, and at greater risk of sexual abuse at home and online. Mental health is moving from crisis to catastrophe and more families are falling into poverty “Financially, the worst is yet to come as the economic downturn continues and I urge ministers to keep the package under review. “Now more than ever we need the great British public to support charities across the sector – responding to emergency appeals like Barnardo’s Coronavirus Crisis appeal to ensure we can continue to support the most vulnerable in their hour of need.” Source: www.barnardos.org.uk  Location: Barnardo's North West Fostering Service Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £28,631 - £34,000 Closing Date: 6 March 2020 Interview Date: 13 March 2020 Barnardo's North West Fostering Service - Family Placement provide foster placements for children across the North West. This post for a Supervising Social Worker is to be based in Preston, Lancashire.
When completing your application form 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. 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Our basis and values Full details and application documents here  Location: Gregory's Place Contract type: Fixed term End date: September 2022 Hours: 37 Salary: £23,545 - £25,428 Closing Date: 28 February 2020 Interview Date: TBC We are seeking to recruit a member of staff to support the delivery of a new 2.5 year mentoring programme that will directly support care experienced young people (looked after children and care leavers) aged 12-25 in Manchester focusing on 16-25 year olds. The fundamental aim of the new programme is to improve the life chances and experiences of care experienced young people in Manchester. We will work alongside our partners, Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) in delivering the programme and they will directly support care experienced young people via a mixture of weekly 1-1 support sessions, volunteering and positive group activities . The diverse programme of activities will work in tandem to boost the confidence, self esteem and life skills of care experiences young people, helping to prepare them for future independence, enhancing their life opportunities and reducing social isolation.
The Mentor Coordinator for Care Experienced young people will establish and sustain a network of mentors, including peer mentors, ensuring they are supported in building and maintaining positive relationships with care experienced young people. The staff member will be expected to work independently, alongside GMYN colleagues and as part of the wider Barnardo's locality team with opportunities to learn and share practice. Role responsibilities:
Interviews will take place in early March and care experienced young people will participate in the recruitment process For further information please contact hannah.peake@barnardos.org.uk or call 0161 273 2901 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. 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. This role is based in Barnardo's Greater Manchester locality, initially at Manchester. Our basis and values Full details and application documents here  Location: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Louth Contract type: Permanent Hours: 22 hours / week (3 days) Salary : £26,966 - £37,414 FTE Closing Date: 26 February 2020 Barnardo's work in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver its Leaving Care Service for young people aged 16-25.
We have recently been inspected by Ofsted and have achieved an ‘Outstanding' grade for the service we provide. Following a recent re-commissioning of the service we are looking to recruit a part time Team Manager primarily based in Louth, Lincolnshire. Initial Specific Responsibilities Barnardo's have been delivering the Leaving Care Contract on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council for a number of years and following a successful re-commissioning Barnardo's will continue working in partnership with the County Council. Within service we not only have dedicated Leaving Care Workers we also have developed specialist services in relation to developing accommodation and supported lodgings specialists alongside workers helping with education, employment and training and we are looking to introduce a new senior project worker post within the service to lead on quality assurance, participation and embedding the Signs of Safety programme within Leaving Care. It's an exciting time to join the service as we extend our provision for 16-25 year old Care Leavers. We're looking for Team Managers with drive and determination who understands about working with looked after children and care leavers. Supplementary Information
Hours 22 hours / week (3 days) There is an expectation that Team Managers will be required to travel across the region and where the service need requires. 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. 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. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Our basis and values Full details and application details here  On the day of the next Election Debate, 140+ children’s organisations are calling on political leaders to set out their solutions to the social problems that can leave millions of children ‘scarred for life’, including child poverty, mental health, domestic abuse and serious youth violence.
In an open letter to all political parties, organisations including the National Children’s Bureau, NSPCC, Barnardo’s, Action For Children and The Children’s Society, say children are being ‘crowded out’ of the discussion of the nation’s future, leaving their needs overlooked and their voices unheard. As party leaders set out their visions for the future, the letter urges them to put children at the heart of this election, and take action to prioritise them in the next Parliament. There are nearly 14 million children living in the UK, of whom over four million live in poverty. A child is taken into care every 15 minutes and one in eight 5 to 19-year-olds have at least one mental health condition. The charities say the services vulnerable children such as these rely on are facing a ‘funding crisis’ as the number needing help continues to rise. The Children’s Commissioner for England estimates it will require £10bn of investment to turn this situation around and support our children to thrive. The organisations insist children should be put at the front of the queue for increased funding. The letter calls on political parties to focus on preventing crises in the first place by providing early support for children and families, to prevent their problems spiralling out of control and requiring more expensive services later. On the day of the second televised Election Debate, children and young people are raising their voices along with children’s charities, using the hashtag #IfIWerePM to share their priorities for Government. Geraint (aged 18), a member of the National Children’s Bureau’s Young NCB, said: “I like the idea of votes at 16, but there needs to be more education about politics for young people (and everyone else!). We need to learn about the parties, how to vote, and the issues. If I were prime minster, I would push for greater political education.” Bilkis (aged 20), a young trustee for The Children’s Society said: “If we start to put money towards a child’s early development and learning, as well as funding for youth engagement services and clubs - I believe there will be less gang related violence and anti-social behaviour in the community. Instead young people will be learning life skills, having fun and feel inspired to give back to the community.” Gabby (aged 17), a young supporter of Action for Children, said: “There needs to be more of a focus on the things that affect us like mental health. It seems like Brexit is all that is talked about now and we weren’t allowed to vote on that even though it’s going to massively affect us. Our views aren’t taken into account at all. A lot of politicians don’t understand the pressure we face and think we should just get on with it.” Louise (aged 17), a member of Barnardo’s South East and Anglia Region Our Voice Youth Forum, said: “I’m really passionate about the mental health care in this country and how restrictive it is. It needs improving so that early intervention can happen. I understand from a different perspective because I’ve been one of those individuals in care of CAMHS, which finishes when you are 18. That’s a major crisis point for lots of individuals like me.” Source: www.barnardos.org.uk |
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