We have an exciting opportunity to join our creative and dynamic team. Our Adoption team in Scotland have a breadth of experience in adoption in assessment, family finding and post adoption services.

As an Adoption Social Worker, you will work within a team of social workers, family finder, therapeutic support worker and psychotherapist to recruit, train, assess and support prospective adopters across Scotland. Our aim is to provide safe, loving and nurturing families for the children who are in need of permanent homes.  You will work with our adopters, the children's local authorities and other professionals to maintain the best quality of service, support and outcomes for children and families.

We are seeking applicants who have:

• experience in working with children and their families
• experience working with trauma and loss
• a knowledge of key policies and regulations in adoption, including the Promise
• good communication and assessment skills
• ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Key tasks include:​

• Contributing to and presenting at relevant multi agency meetings such as Looked After reviews, Placement Planning meetings and Panels
• Working alongside our family finder and local authority colleagues to find the right match for children and adopters
• Timely recording and good communication with all professionals involved throughout the children and families journeys
• Training delivery in a variety of settings, in person and online
• Participation in our family fun days and support groups

Assessment of prospective adopters and completion of assessment reports, including analysis

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Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North West Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team.

About the Role
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will:

• Supervise, support, and develop foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers.
• Contribute to the matching process and foster home stability.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Delivering training to foster carers

We're seeking someone who is:

• A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced in fostering or children's social care.
• Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

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Barnardo's Scotland is looking for a committed and experienced Practice Manager to join our Fostering team in Glasgow. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, while working within a supportive and passionate team.

Please note: Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification, be registered with the SSSC, and have experience in the fostering field.

About the Role
As a Practice Manager, you will play a key role in leading and supporting our fostering services across the West of Scotland. You'll work closely with foster carers, young people, local authorities, and colleagues across Scotland and the wider UK.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who brings:

• Proven staff management experience
• Strong partnership working skills with carers, education, health, and social work professionals
• In-depth knowledge of fostering legislation and frameworks
• Confidence using IT systems and a solid understanding of Data Protection
• A clear commitment to The Promise and improving outcomes for young people

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Join Barnardo's Scotland Fostering North as a Supervising Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Barnardo's Scotland Fostering North is looking for a dedicated Qualified Supervising Social Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team.

Hours: 30 per week (flexible working arrangements available)

Location: Hybrid, with travel across mainly in Moray and Highland and occasionally in Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire. Wider travel across Scotland/England may be required for meetings and training. Our team meets both online and in-person at our Aberdeen office. 

About the Role
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team including social workers, children's workers, therapists, managers, and administrative staff. Together, we recruit, supervise and support foster carers who provide safe, nurturing homes for looked after children and young people referred by Local Authorities.

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Barnardo's Bewick Road Service is excited to offer an opportunity for a qualified social worker to join the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre at James Cook University Hospital, Teesside. This part-time role offers the chance to develop your social work skills within an established and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The position also includes flexible working options Monday to Friday (working over 3 days), with ongoing support and training provided.

To be considered for this role, candidates should have at least three years' post-qualification experience working with vulnerable children or adults, and be registered with Social Work England (or equivalent). A full UK driving licence is required.

Main Duties:
The CF social worker will provide support to children with Cystic Fibrosis, their families, and carers, focusing on the social aspects of care. The service covers a large geographical area, including Teesside, Redcar and Cleveland, and Durham, with the role based at James Cook University Hospital.

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Barnardo's Adoption North England have a fantastic opportunity for a social worker (including Newly Qualified) to join our busy team on a permanent full-time basis.

Location of Post:  the successful candidate will be on a hybrid contract with an office base in Leeds. They will be expected to work primarily across the region of their office base, however at times may work across the whole of the North of England depending on service need.  Attendance at regular team meetings at the Leeds office will be required.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who bring a passion for adoption work and for developing secure permanent homes for children.

Objectives of Service
As an Adoption Social Worker, you will work within a team of social workers, managers, and admin staff to recruit, train, assess and support prospective adopters in the North of England 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.

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Looking for a  Social Work role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you thrive on a challenge and want to support children, young people, and families to build brighter futures? If that sounds like you—keep reading!

We're looking for a Senior Practitioner/Social Worker to join our team at Newry Family Resource Centre, part of Barnardo's. We're a trusted, long-standing service that supports families through tough times, helping them find strength and stability.

This role is all about working directly with children and families—listening, understanding, and helping them move forward. You'll carry out assessments and offer therapeutic support that can make a lasting impact.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are a qualified Social Worker (with post-AYE experience)
• Have experience working with children and families undertaking assessment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with both children and adults
• Work well in a team and bring a positive, can-do attitude
• Believe in people's potential and want to help them reach it
• Are flexible and ready to adapt to meet families' needs
• Are committed to learning and growing in your role

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Looking for a  Social Work role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you thrive on a challenge and want to support children, young people, and families to build brighter futures? If that sounds like you—keep reading!

We're looking for a Senior Practitioner/Social Worker to join our team at Newry Family Resource Centre, part of Barnardo's. We're a trusted, long-standing service that supports families through tough times, helping them find strength and stability.

This role is all about working directly with children and families—listening, understanding, and helping them move forward. You'll carry out assessments and offer therapeutic support that can make a lasting impact.

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are a qualified Social Worker (with post-AYE experience)
• Have experience working with children and families undertaking assessment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with both children and adults
• Work well in a team and bring a positive, can-do attitude
• Believe in people's potential and want to help them reach it
• Are flexible and ready to adapt to meet families' needs
• Are committed to learning and growing in your role.

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Do you want to make a real difference in children and young people's lives? If so, then we would like you to join our dedicated team of social workers and help empower children to thrive. We believe in quality over quantity, ensuring manageable caseloads so you can truly focus on the people you support. Regular supervision, peer support, and emotional wellbeing resources are all part of how we care for our team. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small friendly team, who are well linked in with the wider Barnardo's organisation across the UK.

Barnardo's Cymru Fostering Service, covers the whole of Wales. We offer flexible working options, and a strong support network, and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel valued and supported in your career. 

The suitably applicant will be enthusiastic, creative and passionate about supporting children and young people who are cared for by their foster families. You will be able to work therapeutically with people who have experienced trauma and loss in their lives. You will work in a way that acknowledges and validates their experiences and work with hope that their future may be different. You will also have opportunities to design and deliver training to a team of committed foster parents and peers. You will have strong assessment skills in order to complete Form F's and annual reviews.

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​Are you a passionate Social Worker with experience of senior leadership in the field of Social Work and Social Care? Do you have a vision for transforming  and improving the lives of babies, children , young people and their families?  If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team as a Senior Leader in Barnardo's. 

You will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational strategy and ensuring the delivery of exceptional care. You will lead a team of professionals, foster a culture of excellence and collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. 

In order to achieve our purpose we require Senior Managers who are able to work within the complexity and uncertainty of commissioning and tendering in the voluntary sector and who are able to display business insight in a social care setting.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

While the post will be based in Belfast, ADCS's are expected to be able to travel throughout Northern Ireland and on occasion to the UK.

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