 Location: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Lincoln Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £26,966.00 - £37,414.00 FTE Closing Date: 16 May 2021 Interview Date: 3 June 2021 Barnardo's works in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver its Leaving Care Service for young people aged 16-25.
Our last OFSTED inspection achieved an ‘Outstanding' grade for the service we provide to Children in Care and Care Leavers. We are currently looking to recruit a Team Manager who will be based at our Lincoln office we are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part or full time hours. There is an expectation that Team Managers will be required to travel across the region and where the service need requires. You will be joining an established management team who will be able to offer peer support and mentoring. 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. We also have a dedicated senior project worker who leads on group participation, quality assurance and signs of safety across the service and we have some exciting developments in relation to creating a new jointly commissioned specialist mental health post and the joint development of a new housing scheme for Care Leavers. 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 candidates with drive and determination who understands about working with looked after children and care leavers. Supplementary Information
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. 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 documents here  Location: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Lincoln Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £18,278 - £24,493 Closing Date: 14 May 2021 Interview Date: 27 May 2021 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 the 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. Education, training and support is provided for all young people.
Initial Specific Responsibilities To carry out pathway plans, statutory visits and risk assessments for Lincolnshire care leavers. Within Lincolnshire the Signs of Safety model is used across County as an assessment tool. Supplementary Information
Within Barnardo's the job title for this role Project Worker 1, this will appear on the job description. 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: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Sleaford Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £18,278 - £24,493 Closing Date: 14 May 2021 Interview Date: 27 May 2021 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 the 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. Education, training and support is provided for all young people.
Initial Specific Responsibilities To carry out pathway plans, statutory visits and risk assessments for Lincolnshire care leavers. Within Lincolnshire the Signs of Safety model is used across County as an assessment tool. Supplementary Information
Within Barnardo's the job title for this role Project Worker 1, this will appear on the job description. The successful candidate must be able to drive and have access to their own car as this is essential for service delivery. 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: Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service – Lincoln Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £26,966.00 - £37,414.00 FTE Closing Date: 11 April 2021 Interview Date: 23rd April 2021 Barnardo's works in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver its Leaving Care Service for young people aged 16-25.
Our last OFSTED inspection achieved an ‘Outstanding' grade for the service we provide to Children in Care and Care Leavers. We are currently looking to recruit a Team Manager who will be based at our Lincoln office we are happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work part or full time hours. There is an expectation that Team Managers will be required to travel across the region and where the service need requires. You will be joining an established management team who will be able to offer peer support and mentoring. 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. We also have a dedicated senior project worker who leads on group participation, quality assurance and signs of safety across the service and we have some exciting developments in relation to creating a new jointly commissioned specialist mental health post and the joint development of a new housing scheme for Care Leavers. 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 candidates with drive and determination who understands about working with looked after children and care leavers. Supplementary Information
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. 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  Location: Swansea Children Matter Contract type: Permanent (Fixed term funded post) End date: 31 March 2022 Hours: 37 Salary: £17,316.00 - £24,493.93 FTE Closing Date: 11 April 2021 Interview Date: 16th April 2021 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 Would you like to be involved in this unique opportunity to support Children and Young People in Swansea? We are looking to recruit a Project Worker in our Transition to Independent Living and Training Flat Service at the BAYS + @InfoNation Service, Barnardo's Cymru Western Bay Locality. What is the Bays+ @ Info Nation Service? This is a collaborative partnership with Swansea Council for the delivery of services for young people living in Swansea aged 16 and over. The Partnership provides a number of statutory services, namely, the 16+ Social Work team, the Personal Advisor/ Leaving Care Service, Supported Lodgings and the Youth Homeless Service. As part of the Transition Training Flat Service you will undertake direct, planned and structured one to one and group sessions with young people. Working toward distinct outcomes you will support young people to reach their person-centred goals in a trauma-informed way. Key elements of the service include:
What does the Job Role involve? Your duties will include:
You will have (essential criteria):
Additional Information: 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, currently until 31 March 2022, and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. We are willing to consider secondment applications from partner agencies linked with the Bays+ @ Info Nation Service. Your main office base will be at Children Matter, Swansea, Penlan but you will be expected to work locally and within Bays+ @ Info Nation Service, Swansea. 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. Full details and application documents (including rota example) here  Location: Barnardo's Scotland Adoption Service, Glasgow Contract type: Permanent Hours: 29.6 Salary: £28,631 - £37,414 FTE (£22,904 - £29,931 Pro Rota) Closing Date: 6 April 2021 Interview Date: tbc This is a Social Work role in our Family Placement service (Fostering & Adoption) and is responsible for providing a social work service to foster carers/adopters and children/young people to ensure that the best outcomes for children and young people is achieved at all times in line with all statutory and regulatory requirements, alongside Barnardo's policies and procedures.
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. We are looking to recruit a Family Placement Social Worker (4 days) for our adoption service based in Glasgow to undertake prospective adopter reports, family finding and supporting families following placement. 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. Full details and application documents here  Location: Barnardo's Scotland Adoption Service, Glasgow Contract type: Permanent Hours: 22.2 Salary: £33,591 - £43,305 FTE (£20,154 - £25,983 Pro Rata) Closing Date: 6 April 2021 Interview Date: tbc Barnardos are looking to recruit a highly skilled Practice Manager (3 days) for our Adoption Service based in Glasgow to lead a team of social workers providing post adoption support to individuals and families across the west and central belt.
We are looking to make a real difference in the lives of Children, Young People and Families by: Leading and managing a staff team of Social Workers who provide a social work service to Foster Carers/Adopters and Children and Young People. This is to ensure that the best outcomes for children and young people are achieved at all times in line with all statutory and regulatory requirements, alongside Barnardo's policies and procedures. Influencing and contributing to the development of the service by working collaboratively. 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. Full details and application documents here  Location: Barnardo's Fostering South East Contract type: Permanent Hours: 18.5 Salary: £28631.52 - £37414.60 FTE Closing Date: 12 March 2021 Interview Date: TBC We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Fostering Service in the South East.
You will be joining a small and evolving team whose aim is to expand the service to increase the pool of foster carers so we can provide quality placements to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people. We also wish to innovate in terms of the voice of the young child/young person with more creative and diverse ways to support our carers and the children and young people in placement. About the Fostering Social Work Role:
We strive to create further opportunities to assist in developing the service regarding recruitment of diverse carers offering specialist placements, training and therapeutic assistance for carers and young people, children and young person's groups, participation events etc., You will be expected to attend relevant training which will be provided to aid your performance and development. You will participate in and contribute to team functioning promoting the aims and purpose of the service and to the development of the new areas of work. You will need to be able to work to clear timescales and have good communication skills. You will keep accurate and up to date records on computer systems and write reports with full information and analysis. All documents pertinent and in accordance with service policy and procedure and current regulations. As we work with Local Authorities throughout the South East you will be expected to travel anywhere in this region and attend meetings possibly elsewhere in the country. You will have the opportunity to work in a specialist area of social work in a skilled, motivated and reassuring team whilst receiving quality management and supervision. When completing your application form, please refer to the skills, knowledge and experience required as detailed in the Person Specification and also any further information included in the Please note that an appropriate Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration are essential for this role. 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 review any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by other means. The post-holder may be required to work on some evenings and occasional weekends to enhance the work of the service in meeting the needs of foster carers and their children. The post-holder will be required to travel to foster carers across the South East area. You will also be required to contribute to an out of hours helpline for foster carer carers in our service which includes an additional allowance. 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: Barnardo's Midlands Adoption Contract type: As & When Hours: 0 Salary : Agreed fee for each assessment - variable Closing Date: 30 April 2021 Interview Date: To be confirmed External Social Work Assessor role for Barnardo's Adoption and Fostering Teams
Barnardo's wish to recruit Home based Independent Social Workers as external Assessors to help with our adoption work in the South West, Midlands and Thames Valley areas. We also require Social Workers to complete Form F assessments on prospective foster carers in the Midlands. We are looking for qualified and experienced Social Workers, registered with Social Work England, who have experience of carrying out fostering or adoption assessments. Although they will work independently as External Consultants on a freelance basis, they will be supervised and supported in their work by a Practice Manager, and will be invited to training events on a regular basis. They should have good assessment and report writing skills, competent IT skills, and be prepared to work virtually as well as complete a minimum of two home visits to prospective adopters or foster carers during Covid restrictions. Adoption work will include initial assessment calls to adopters, completing full PAR assessments and reporting to Panel, and occasional additional work to support our families, such as attending reviews or Matching Panels. Fostering Assessors will be required to complete Form F assessments. There is an agreed fee for completing this work and travel expenses are paid. If interested in either of these areas of work, please send your CV to ruth.thrasher@barnardos.org.uk . If you would like an informal discussion please contact Ruth on 07808 736859. 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: Barnardo's Adoption Service LEASE (London, East Anglia, South East) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 37 Salary: £28,631.00 - £37,414.00 FTE Closing Date: 1 March 2021 Interview Date: TBC About us
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Family Placement service (adoption). You will be responsible for providing a social work service for adopters and children/young people to ensure that the best outcomes for children and young people are achieved at all times, inline with all statutory and regulatory requirements, alongside Barnardos policies and procedures. In addition, you will contribute to the development of the service by working collaboratively with Family Placement colleagues, undertaking activities such as recruitment and training and supporting the wider Barnardo's Family Placement agenda. 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 the role Adoption
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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. Our basis and values 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 |
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