Barnardo jobs
Barnardo's are excited to be recruiting to a new post – a Wellbeing Practitioner who will be embedded within the Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Young People (UASC) team within Nottinghamshire County Council. This new opportunity will be part of the larger Time 2 Talk team based within Nottinghamshire County Council's Leaving Care team.
We are recruiting to one fixed term post of one year at 37 hours per week. This post will be employed by Barnardo's and will primarily be based in Arnold. However the post will involve travel across the County and potentially further afield depending on where UASC young people are located. Nottinghamshire County Council's UASC team works across children in care and leaving care services, and works with young people from the age of approx. 14 to 25.
We are looking to recruit 1 full time (37 hours) Wellbeing Practitioner for one year with the following qualifications/skills/experience:
- A professional qualification (Minimum Diploma level), with evidence of continuing professional development in a field relevant to child and young person mental health
- Registered with a Professional Body such as BACP, HCPC, UKCP, NMC
- Experience in supporting children and young people in one or more ways detailed below:
Person Centred Therapy
Integrative
Behavioural (DBT, CBT)
Counselling
EMDR
- An understanding of the challenges UASC young people face.
- An understanding of legislation and policies in relation to Safeguarding young people.
- A commitment to and understanding of the need to work with UASC young people in a trauma informed way.
- A commitment to working in partnership and collaborating with the Leaving Care team and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust particularly the Transitions team, the Children in Care CAMHS team and Adult Mental Health services.
- Experience offering mental health support, consultation and interventions to young people and professionals working with them; ensuring the young person actively participates in planning their own support.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
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 1st April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a key pillar of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to grow and develop in their career at Barnardo's as it will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues to progress through the pay band of their role.
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 progression 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Wellbeing Mentor (CWT)
Can you help us develop an outstanding service for young people in Surrey?
Do you have a passion to support young people's emotional health and wellbeing?
Barnardo's are seeking to recruit a part-time (22.2 hours a week) Community Wellbeing Mentor who shares our commitment and vision to develop an outstanding service and embed Barnardo's basis and values in all we do. This position sits within the Surrey Community Wellbeing Team (CWT) covering Waverley, Woking, Surrey Heath and Spelthorne.
As a Wellbeing Mentor, you will hold a rolling caseload of up to 8 children and young people (6-18 years old) and will provide early intervention/support to them who are experiencing low emotional health and wellbeing. This may present itself in many different ways such as feeling lonely, isolated, unhappy, or anxious, having low mood or experiencing stress and can come from multiple causes. Wellbeing Mentors will provide a hybrid model of support involving direct face to face and virtual sessions, working collaboratively with a solution focussed strength-based approach to support children and young people to improve their emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Part of this role will involve supporting the school-based community wellbeing mentor to co-facilitate one of our B-Connected 6-week courses that take place within local schools. This course covers: Anxiety, Emotional literacy & regulation, Confidence and self-esteem, Friendships/relationships, Low mood, Anxieties around school attendance or transition and Resilience.
The Community Wellbeing Team operates within a Thrive Framework where choice and shared decision making is fundamental. It is a relational model, and we hold a non-judgmental and trusting relationship between the staff member, children, young people, and parents, which is crucial to their ongoing wellbeing. You will receive training on the Thrive model at the start of your employment.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in working with and supporting children and young people to implement strategies to manage their emotional health and wellbeing.
- Have experience in planning, delivering and evaluating 1:1 and groupwork wellbeing interventions, assessments, including risk assessments.
- Have experience of advising and developing pathways necessary to support. sustainable long-term improvements of the young person after CWT support has ended.
- Deliver solution focussed strength-based interventions for children and young people with emotional health and wellbeing needs.
- Have an understanding of how to work within a trauma-informed framework;
- Have experience of safeguarding issues and working within multi-agency frameworks.
- Demonstrate the ability to engage and communicate with both children, young people, their families, schools, and other professionals during the working day or at various meetings/networking events representing Barnardo's.
- Have good time-management, organisational, numeracy and literacy skills.
The office base (Surrey Wellbeing Hub) for this role is in Leatherhead in Surrey. Although the role is office-based, the ability to work from home and willingness to travel around Surrey (Waverley, Woking, Surrey Heath and Spelthorne) is essential. In light of the travel that will be required, access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence will be essential. Car insurance must include business use and be in place before starting with the service.
Barnardo's offer their staff regular supervision, external clinical 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.
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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
Fostering Service, covering 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.
Ready to take the next step in your social work career? If the answer yes, then we very much look forward to you joining the team.
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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a new opportunity for 2026?
Can you build positive relationships with young people in group settings - helping them explore new experiences, grow in confidence, and discover their own strengths and ambitions?
Are you enthusiastic about developing excellent and inclusive services with young people to enhance their, wellbeing, access to food and opportunities?
If so, we want you to join our team!
The Barnardo's Co-op Partnership is an exciting, innovative project where we are aiming to support over 1 million young people to have positive futures.
Sedgemoor for our Future is a service that has been co-designed by young people, for young people and is based on a ‘social kitchen'. The service facilitates regular spaces and opportunities where young people can come together to:
- Learn to cook healthy, nutritious food
- Eat together
- Have fun and play games
- Talk about and explore topics that are important to them
- Develop confidence, teamwork and new skills
The service runs two weekly group sessions:
Tuesdays in Highbridge 4.30pm – 6pm
Wednesdays in Bridgwater 4.30-6pm
Please note applicants need to be able to facilitate these sessions on these days.
There is also the opportunity to facilitate confidence and team building workshops for young people aged 10-25 years across different groups and spaces in Sedgemoor.
If you are:
- Confident and creative in engaging and working alongside young people aged between 10-25 years.
- Skilled in designing and facilitating inclusive groupwork sessions and workshops for young people.
- Able to provide emotional and practical support to young people, in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of young people, including the evenings that sessions run (see info above).
- Able to work in partnership with Co-op, Children's Services and the community, whilst keeping young people at the centre
Then please apply for the youth support worker role!
For an information chat about the role, please call or text Jess Hanson, Children's Service Manager,(contact details can be found via the job link).
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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
Are you passionate about neurodivergent children and young people and their families having the right support, at the earliest point? We are proud to be developing and delivering the Tameside Neurodiversity Hub and are seeking a skilled and experienced practitioner to be the navigator.
To be successful, you will need to have the following:
- Experience in supporting children with neurodiversity.
- The ability to ensure the 'voice' of the child and family is central, enabling lived experience to create change.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a service that covers the whole of Greater Manchester.
- The ability to collaborate with and confidently present information to a range of people including the delivery of workshops.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling communication with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Robust safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills.
- A car available for work with business insurance.
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward.
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same, we work flexibly to meet the needs of the children and families so whilst there is a Monday to Friday working pattern you will be working some evenings and if required occasional weekends. In return you will manage your hours so may benefit from later starts or earlier finishes.
Barnardo's has a generic job description/person specification. When completing your application please provide examples in your application in the context of the advert and additional information sheet as to how you meet the requirements of the role.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving organisational impact? We're looking for an experienced professional to join us as Head of Strategy Implementation (Interim). This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering our current Strategy and Theory of Change, ensuring momentum and alignment across the charity.
This role is fixed term until September 2026, working 29 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to attend meetings at least once a week as needed in central London and to attend meetings in other locations across the UK with reasonable notice.
Interviews will be held either in person in central London or virtually on Monday 22nd December. We appreciate this is a busy time of year and not all candidates will be able to travel. There may be a second, in person, interview in the New Year as part of the process.
What you'll do:
· Lead the implementation of our Strategy and Theory of Change, embedding cross-departmental collaboration through Thematic Oversight Groups.
· Oversee progress on strategic priorities, on behalf of the Chief Executive.
· Undertake engagement in preparation for a limited review and refresh of the Theory of Change which is due to take place in Q3-Q4 2026-2027.
· Provide senior leadership oversight of our Policy & Public Affairs function and support integrated working across the Strategy & External Affairs Department.
· Prepare reports for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
· Oversee data-led quarterly reporting via a dashboard, driving quality assurance and continual improvement.
What we're looking for:
· A seasoned leader with at least 10 years' professional experience, including 5+ years working in a leadership role at a large organisation, working closely with the Chief Executive.
· At least 5 years' experience working on strategy implementation.
· Expertise in policy/public affairs.
· Experience of matrix programme management.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
· Strategic thinker with creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative approach.
Why join us?
This is a chance to make a real difference at a critical time for our charity. You'll work alongside senior leaders, shape strategic priorities, and help prepare for the next phase of our journey.
Our Purpose is Changing Childhoods. Changing Lives. Working with children and young people to be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful.
Apply now and help us deliver lasting impact for the next generation.
At Barnardo's, we are focused on striving for excellence on behalf of children and young people. We also seek to create an environment where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive, and welcome applications from all individuals who meet the criteria.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the friendly, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre) as our new Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation. This is a key leadership role within the CSA Centre, central to our ambition to raise awareness of the true scale and nature of sexual abuse and to drive evidence-informed improvements in policy and practice.
About the role:
The CSA Centre aims to inform and improve policy and practice at local and national levels by identifying, generating and sharing high quality evidence on the current scale and nature of child sexual abuse and what works to prevent and tackle it, and our extensive research, evaluation and monitoring activity is central to that mission.
Leading our highly skilled and experienced research and evaluation team, you will play a key role in developing and overseeing the CSA Centre's research and evaluation plans over the immediate and longer term, helping us to ensure that our publications, practice resources and policy and communications activity are robust, evidence-informed and accessible to a wide audience, driving real change in the response to child sexual abuse across England and Wales.
As a member of the CSA Centre's Senior Management Team, you will have a leadership role across our multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team, enabling you to draw on expertise from a wide range of different professional backgrounds. You will lead our strategic engagement with research and evaluation leads from across Government departments and key stakeholder groups, and contribute to our wider influencing activity with senior leaders at local, regional and national level.
We are looking for an experienced manager and leader with strong skills and significant experience of designing, planning and overseeing research projects and programmes of monitoring and evaluation on child sexual abuse, or closely related issues, using a wide range of methodologies. You will have demonstrable expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation, an in-depth knowledge of the current research landscape in relation to child sexual abuse, and experience of translating organisational objectives into a strategic and cohesive research and evaluation plan.
As Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, you will play a role tackling child sexual abuse alongside the work of our colleagues across practice, policy, communications and training. This is important work - the CSA Centre conservatively estimates that one in ten children will experience some form of child sexual abuse before age of 16, and our ambitious programme seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of professionals (social workers, teachers, social workers, nurses etc.) in identifying and responding to child sexual abuse. We have already made great progress, but there is much more to be done – and your leadership is essential to help us do it!
CSA Centre roles are currently funded until 31 March 2027, in line with our current grant funding arrangements. This will be reviewed in late 2026, as future funding for the CSA Centre from 2027/28 onwards is confirmed.
About us
We are the Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse (CSA Centre). Our aim is to reduce the impact of child sexual abuse through improved prevention and better response. To tackle child sexual abuse we must better understand its causes, scope, scale and impact.
Established since 2017, we are a multi-disciplinary team that is funded by the Home Office, hosted by Barnardo's and we work closely with key partners from academic institutions, local authorities, health, education, police and the voluntary sector. We're proudly independent and our team will challenge any barriers, assumptions, taboos and ways of working that prevent us from increasing our understanding and improving our approach to child sexual abuse.
We bring about change by:
- Collating and analysing existing research, policy, practice and the real experiences of those affected, and filling the gaps we identify with new research, insights and analysis;
- Using that evidence and insight to challenge and improve existing policy and practice, develop new approaches and increase everyone's knowledge and confidence to more effectively tackle the issue.
This role is home based with regular travel required, usually to London.
The CSA Centre acknowledges that tackling child sexual abuse can feel challenging but is incredibly rewarding and positive when actively making change. Our open working environment ensures that there is support for all employees, across the team and with access to a therapist, if needed. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further.
We 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.
The CSA Centre is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at the CSA Centre.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description.
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.
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.
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.
Our basis and values
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Tameside Neurodiversity Hub
Senior Navigator Role
Are you passionate about neurodivergent children and young people and their families having the right support, at the earliest point? We are proud to be developing and delivering the Tameside Neurodiversity Hub and are seeking a highly skilled and experienced practitioner to be the senior navigator.
To be successful, you will need to have the following:
- Significant experience in supporting children with neurodiversity.
- The ability to ensure the 'voice' of the child and family is central, enabling lived experience to create change.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a service that covers the whole of Greater Manchester.
- The ability to collaborate with and confidently present information to a range of people including the delivery of workshops.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling communication with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Robust safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills.
- A car available for work with business insurance.
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward.
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same, we work flexibly to meet the needs of the children and families so whilst there is a Monday to Friday working pattern you will be working some evenings and if required occasional weekends. In return you will manage your hours so may benefit from later starts or earlier finishes.
Barnardo's has a generic job description/person specification. When completing your application please provide examples in your application in the context of the advert and additional information sheet as to how you meet the requirements of the role.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about neurodivergent children and young people and their families having the right support, at the earliest point? We are proud to be developing and delivering the Tameside Neurodiversity Hub and are seeking a skilled and experienced practitioner to be the navigator. This part time opportunity will be over 3 days.
To be successful, you will need to have the following:
- Experience in supporting children with neurodiversity.
- The ability to ensure the 'voice' of the child and family is central, enabling lived experience to create change.
- Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a service that covers the whole of Greater Manchester.
- The ability to collaborate with and confidently present information to a range of people including the delivery of workshops.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling communication with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Robust safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills.
- A car available for work with business insurance.
There are lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward.
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same, we work flexibly to meet the needs of the children and families so whilst there is a Monday to Friday working pattern you will be working some evenings and if required occasional weekends. In return you will manage your hours so may benefit from later starts or earlier finishes.
Barnardo's has a generic job description/person specification. When completing your application please provide examples in your application in the context of the advert and additional information sheet as to how you meet the requirements of the role.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager – Wales Fostering Service
We're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Fostering Practice Manager within our dedicated Wales Fostering Team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team of skilled and passionate Supervising Social Workers, ensuring they deliver exceptional supervision, support, and training to foster parents and their families. Your leadership will help foster parents provide trauma-informed care that transforms the lives of children and young people.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead and inspire your team to meet evolving service demands through high-quality supervision and adherence to fostering regulations in Wales.
- Support recruitment and retention of foster carers, contributing to strategic development and service improvement.
- Collaborate with external partners, including local authorities, health and education professionals, and child welfare organisations, to ensure holistic care for children and families.
We're looking for a driven individual with substantial supervisory experience in social care, ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're an experienced Team Manager, Deputy Manager, or a seasoned leader seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers a platform to share your expertise and make a lasting impact.
You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, with access to coaching, mentoring, and leadership development from the Operations Manager, Assistant Head of Business, and wider service colleagues.
What We're Looking For:
- A relevant professional qualification and current registration.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with strong knowledge of fostering regulations in Wales.
- Experience in recruitment strategy development or collaboration with Recruitment/Marketing Officers.
- Confidence using social media platforms to promote fostering and enhance visibility across Wales.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change, manage performance, and drive service excellence.
- Strong communication skills, especially in complex or challenging situations.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.