 Location: Barnardo's Adoption West Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £28,631.52 - £40,072.00 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) Closing Date: 18 May 2022 Interview Date: Friday 27 May 2022 Location of Post: Home based but opportunities to meet colleagues at the office base of 222, Eccles Old Road, Salford, Manchester. M6 8AL
Barnardo's Adoption West has an exciting vacancy for a Social Worker to join the Service. This post offers the opportunity to join a committed and enthusiastic team of professional social workers and to develop knowledge and skills in the specialist area of family placement, within a very supportive setting. You would be joining an experienced team who embrace working in a creative, open and transparent manner with adopters to provide children with permanent homes in which they can thrive. You will be based at home although regular opportunities to meet with colleagues is facilitated and you need to be able to travel to meet adopters and children within the North West region on a regular and frequent basis. Objectives of Service To recruit, train, assess and support prospective adopters in the North West region to provide safe, loving and nurturing families for children in need of permanent homes. To work with our adopters, the placing authorities and other professionals to maintain the best quality of service, support and outcomes for children. Initial Specific Responsibilities Solid experience in fieldwork, residential or in a family placement setting is an essential part of the role, so if you have this then we would love to hear from you:
This is an extremely rewarding role, which can make a real and significant difference to the lives of children and young people. The applicant will need to be able to participate and support the Out of Office hours helpline for adopters and carers. There is additional remuneration for providing this service. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work life balance, we therefore offer flexible working arrangements as the role involves some evening/weekend working, and travel with occasional overnight stays. 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. Supplementary Information The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance. Barnardo's is, however, willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by other means. For further information or an informal discussion contact Lisa Massey on 07712698811 Flexibility 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. 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 candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Full details and application documents here  Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £28,631.52 - £40,072.00 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) Closing Date: 19 May 2022 Interview Date: 26 May 2022 Brighton & Hove Link Plus service
1 x FT Social worker – Fostering & short breaks service for SEND children and young people £ + On-call allowance Do you want to work for the UK's largest children's charity? Do you have experience of and a passion for working with SEND children, young people and their families? Do you have experience of working within a fostering/short breaks service and undertaking Form F fostering assessments? Are you skilled at recruitment, supporting and matching foster carers with children and families to provide essential personalised family-based short-breaks or full-time permanent fostering placements? If you have answered YES to the above questions, you may just be the person we are looking for. You will be required to:
At Brighton & Hove Link Plus service, we are a supportive, committed experienced team and we are passionate about the work we do. We are a fully funded service, commissioned by Brighton & Hove City Council, to deliver an “Outstanding” Ofsted rated bespoke fostering and short-break service for SEND children and their families in the city. The office base for this role is in Hove. Although the role is office-based, the ability to work from home and willingness to travel around Brighton & Hove is essential. In light of the travel that will be required, access to a vehicle a valid driving licence will be essential. 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. Barnardo's offer their staff regular supervision and give all colleagues access to at least three learning days a year. Barnardo's University (BU) facilitate a range of opportunities which will be available through B-learning online and the BU prospectus. However, staff can use this time in a way that works for them – for instance to spend a day shadowing another team. Barnardo's employees can also access a range of benefits, including:
If you would like to discuss this post, please do not hesitate to telephone Lisa Giles, Children's Services Manager on 07841 839983 or Vicky Lloyd, Team Leader on 07808 214847. Please see our full job description and information on how to apply at www.barnardos.org.uk. No agencies please. We look forward to hearing from you. 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. Full details and application documents here  Contract type: Permanent Hours: 36.25 Salary: £43,096.99 - £59,303.00 (Full Time Equivalent) plus £3,542.86 Inner London Weighting Closing Date: 19 May 2022 Interview Date: 31 May 2022 Direct responsibility for the London children's residential services and developing further residential provision across London and the South East
A vacancy has arisen to join the senior management team working across our South East and London regions. If you are an inspirational and aspirational leader in Children's Services with a drive to ensure excellence for children, young people and their families then this opportunity may be for you. The senior leadership teams for the region, including our Assistant Directors Children's Services and School Principals provide a full coverage of oversight, support, challenge and presence for our teams and services. The post therefore requires the applicant to be able to travel across the regional South East and London area at times. Barnardo's does have a work from anywhere policy and the postholder will need to be confident in digital communication and remote working. You will have received the generic Assistant Director Children's Services job description and person profile. The successful post holder will be responsible for a varied portfolio of work in Children's Services however will mainly focus on children's residential care home provision. This particular Senior Manager portfolio currently includes oversight of residential services including 3 residential care home settings in London therefore will require the post holder to register with Ofsted representing these Barnardo's services as Responsible Individual. The requirement to build the portfolio also includes the senior leadership oversight and development of further residential provision across London and the wider South East. The successful postholder will work with senior colleagues to ensure we continue to develop services to best meet the needs of children, young people and their families in line with Barnardo's Corporate Strategy to achieve Safer Childhoods, Stronger Families and Positive Futures. The ideal candidate will be able to evidence:
When completing your application form please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Profile as well as those specified above. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the post described. Barnardo's South East and London Regions The South East and London regions are two defined areas for Barnardo's children's services covering a wide geographical area including Greater London and the London Boroughs, Essex, Kent, Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Teams across these two regions are diverse covering all areas of Barnardo's Corporate Strategy including a number of Family Centres and Family Hubs, CSA and CSE services, Residential Care, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Family Support, Therapeutic support, Advocacy and our two Barnardo's Special Schools. The South East and London Senior Management Teams, led respectively by the Regional Director and the Head of London, provide the support and senior leadership to our operational teams and manage relationships across the regions. Objectives As a strategic leader the postholder will develop Barnardo's work with children, young people and their families in order to respond to emerging needs quickly and efficiently ensuring the highest quality of interventions and services are delivered. With responsibility for ensuring the safety and protection of children and young people is practised and understood by all colleagues, paid and unpaid, you will champion Barnardo's policies and procedures and relevant legislative requirements. The role requires resilience and professional assurance to be able to work remotely; to act as the senior relationship manager externally across sectors and internally at Barnardo's. This is a key and influential role, working as part of the South East and London regional Children's Services Senior Management Teams. Please see the role profiles for the essential criteria for this role. At Barnardo's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect 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. This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure for the successful candidate. Flexibility 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. 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  Salary: £43,096 - £59,303 Hours: Permanent Full-Time/36.25 hpw post Closing Date: 3 May 2022 Interview Date: 18 May 2022 We work with approximately 18,000 children and families annually across more than 44 different services and programmes. We are also a leading provider of school-based support, reaching more than 25,000 children in schools across the UK and Ireland through our NI-managed social and emotional literacy programmes.
We work with children and families right across Northern Ireland, our goal is to ensure that we provide quality, accessible services to those who most need us – to promote better outcomes and build better futures. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and our work through our services reflects that philosophy. We can only achieve this goal by recruiting staff who not only share our vision and values but who demonstrate this in practice. We are a large, diverse family with a variety of skills and knowledge, experience, and expertise, all working together to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable children. Education/Knowledge
Demonstrable experience of:
Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives? Then we want to hear from you. For a confidential conversation please contact Joanne McAuley during business hours at 07834 321139 or email applications@clarendonexecutive.com. Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 Barnardo's is an equal opportunity employer and Clarendon Executive is proud to be acting as an agent on their behalf 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. At Barnardo's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect 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. This post is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including a Criminal Records Enhanced Disclosure for the successful candidate. 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. For a confidential conversation please contact Joanne McAuley during business hours at 07834 321139 or email applications@clarendonexecutive.com. Full details and application documents here  Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £33,591 - £46,189 (Full Time Equivalent) Closing Date: 29 April 2022 Interview Date: W/C 9 May 2022 Do you want to be part of shaping and leading a brand new innovative residential support service for young people in Leicestershire? Can you achieve transformational change for looked after young people who have a range of complex needs? If you're passionate about the children in your care and can show understanding, tenacity and consistency of care – this may be the opportunity for you!
History of Service A new model of Children's Residential Care provision has been developed within the Children's Innovation Partnership between Barnardo's and Leicestershire County Council. The partnership was established to drive forward key elements of the Care Placement Strategy 2018-2021. The Care Placement Strategy is an overarching document which brings together key departmental strategies within the overall pathway of edge of care through to leaving care. Residential Design Brief The first Design Brief the Children's Innovation Partnership was tasked with was in Residential Care. A period of comprehensive design work was carried out between January – September 2019, led by Barnardo's. The design work analysed strengths, areas for development and opportunities within the county. Initial Location of Post Currently properties have been identified and plans are being progressed. Therefore initially you will be based at Unit 6, Westleigh Business Park, Winchester Avenue, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4EZ Service overview and Objectives of Service Residential provision – Leicestershire This provision will take a therapeutic needs-based approach to ensure that the support each child receives is the most appropriate to their specific needs. Children requiring residential care may have more severe behavioural problems than children requiring other types of provision for a variety of reasons, including:
This provision is being established to increase the capacity of residential provision within Leicestershire, to increase local support for our most complex and vulnerable children and young people. This provision will focus on the following principles intended to improve outcomes:
The Operational Children's Services Manager will have responsibility for the following services:
The aims of the service is to provide a nurturing environment within four high quality homes/settings. The homes will meet the needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma, neglect, rejection and whose basic needs have not been comprised. The homes will provide a truly therapeutic environment that can meet the needs of young people who require support to manage their behaviours safely, develop their resilience and prepare them for the demands of future life with their own families or in other settings. In order to provide robust management oversight for the Residential homes we have developed an innovative model which will see two Children's Service managers working together to provide high quality safe care, 1 being the Residential Children's Services Manager / Responsible individual and we are now seeking to appoint an Operational Children's Services Manager. The Residential Children's Services Manager will be the Responsible Individual and will be accountable for ofsted purpose for all four residential homes. The Operational Children's Services Manager will be responsible for day to day running of the homes, quality assurance, budgets, training and development, contract performance management and stakeholder relationships. The Children's Services Manager includes the operational responsibility of working closely and supporting the Residential Children's Service Manager / Responsible Individual. Whilst there is no requirement for the post holder to engage in formal on call and shift cover there may be a requirement on occasions to work outside of normal hours to support the services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in and to lead the mobilisation of these new homes, as part of a new model of provision. 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. This post may attract an additional market supplement and /or relocation expenses. More information can be found on application. If you require a more detailed discussion, please phone Assistant Director Children's Services Kathy Thomas 07979246256. 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: East Midlands Family Placement Project Contract type: Permanent Hours: 22 Salary: £33,591.00 - £44,172.00 (Full Time Equivalent) £19,973.03 - £26,264.43 (Pro Rata) Closing Date: 24 April 2022 Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families is looking for a part time Fostering Practice Manager to join our service at the Spondon office. The successful applicant will undertake the supervision and continuous professional development of social work staff. They will ensure that fostering practice remains of a high standard by quality assuring assessments, file audits and help develop practice across the team. They will join a team of supportive Practice Managers working across the Midlands.
As a member of the management team the successful applicant is expected to contribute towards the strategic planning and development of the service, including implementation of team plans and assessment of future resources. The applicant must have:
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. Barnardo's offers a hybrid working model covered under our `Work from Anywhere' Framework, therefore vacancies advertised with this as an opportunity are open for applicants to either work from home or any location within the UK, including Barnardo's Hub/Office that is a reasonable distance from your home address. Flexibility 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. 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  Contract type: Fixed term End date: January 2024 Hours: 37 Salary: £28,631 - £38,163 (Full Time Equivalent) Closing Date: 24 April 2022 Interview Date: 3 May 2022 Barnardo's North West Fostering Service are recruiting a Family Placement Social Worker to join their friendly team, supporting foster carers, children and young people in the North West.
Barnardo's is the largest not-for-profit fostering agency in the UK and have over 100 years' experience of placing children with families. We recruit, train and support foster carers so they can transform children's lives. We are looking to appoint an individual who is just as passionate about fostering as we are. 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. Barnardo's offers a hybrid working model covered under our `Work from Anywhere' Framework, therefore vacancies advertised with this as an opportunity are open for applicants to either work from home or any location within the UK, including Barnardo's Hub/Office that is a reasonable distance from your home address. Flexibility 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. 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: Children's House, Belfast Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 or min 18 (part time) Salary: £28,631 - £37,414 Closing Date: 18 April 2022 Interview Date: w/c 25th April An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Social Workers to join the team at Children's House - a unique Barnardo's NI service .
Children's House is home to a small number of children who have experienced multiple care placement moves. Through providing trauma informed and trauma responsive care, Children's House seeks to disrupt this cycle and successfully support children to transition into a stable long-term placement. The role of the Residential Social Worker involves creating a living environment that provides a sense of safety, and belonging; building nurturing, good quality relationships with the children; and assessing their individual strengths and struggles - and subsequently identifying their needs for a long-term placement. There is a Permanent Full-Time 37hpw post available, although we would also welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time working (minimum 18hpw). Hours are worked on a rota basis, working from base in Belfast. If you have a desire to work therapeutically with children, within a family home environment – to assess the strengths and struggles of the children in our care, and to be involved in working as part of an integrated service with Barnardos Fostering NI to both match and support transition to long term placement, and you are a qualified social worker then we would like to hear from you. We will also accept applications from those awaiting graduation as well as those in their AYE year. We are looking for suitably experienced staff who have:
What can we offer?
Please make sure you read the Additional Information Sheets attached. Salary: FTE £28,631 - £37,414 (Sleep-in Allowance of £62.64) The starting salary for this post reflects the complex, residential nature of the work. Consideration will be given to AYE candidates where all other essential criteria is met. Successful AYE candidates will start on £23,545 per annum until completion of assessed year and/or probationary period at which time their salary will increase to £28,631 per annum. Hours & Working Pattern: 37 per week or min 18 per week on a rota basis including evenings and weekends Closing date: 18th April 2022 Proposed Interview date: Week commencing 25th April 2022 Contact Email: people.ni@barnardos.org.uk Candidates must also be able to drive and have a valid driving licence or alternatively be able to demonstrate how they can meet the mobility requirements of the post. A waiting list will be compiled for similar vacancies that may become available across Barnardo's NI over the next 12 months. There may also be opportunities for additional hours for fixed term periods. 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: Pharos EDACT (Belfast and South Eastern Trust areas) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £27,814 - £35,728 Closing Date: 20 April 2022 Interview Date: 29th April 2022 An exciting vacancy has arisen for Senior Practitioner/Social Worker at Pharos, a well-established Barnardo's Children's Service which works with families affected by Parental Substance Misuse.
The service is funded by the Public Health Agency, and we work in close partnership with the Health and Social Care Trusts to deliver a range of interventions with children and families. If you have a desire to work therapeutically with children, young people and families to improve longer term outcomes for children and you are you a qualified (Not in AYE) Social Worker with experience of working in a family and child care setting we would like to hear from you. We are looking for suitably experienced staff who:
What can we offer?
A waiting list will be compiled for similar vacancies that may become available across Barnardo's NI over the next 12 months. There may also be opportunities for additional hours for fixed term periods. Please make sure you read the Additional Information Sheets attached. Hours: This is a Permanent Full-Time/37 hpw post working in Belfast and South Eastern Trust areas Salary: £27,814 - £35,728 Closing date: Wednesday 20th April 2022 at midnight Proposed Interview date: Friday 29th April 2022 Contact Email: people.ni@barnardos.org.uk A waiting list will be established for appointable candidates (12 month period). There may also be opportunities for additional hours for fixed term periods Flexibility 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. Full details and application documents here  Location: Aberdeen Office Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £39,358 - £50,040 Closing Date: 25 April 2022 Interview Date: 3 May 2022 Barnardo's has well over 100 years experience in delivering fostering and adoption services across the UK, with our fostering services in Scotland having been in operation for in excess of 18 years.
The primary aim of the North fostering service is to provide the highest quality of substitute family care for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families. We are recruiting an Operations Manager to join our existing fostering team in the North of Scotland. We will look to the Operations Manager to:
The successful applicant will hold a social care qualification and appropriate registration, have substantial experience of working with children and young people within a family placement context, and experience of successfully managing a team of professional staff. You will also be required to complete a financial exercise as part of the interview. 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 backgrounds as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Full details and application documents here |
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