Barnardo's

Barnardos Child and Family Support Service Dundee is seeking a passionate and motivated applicant for a full time Project Worker 1 position in our team. We are looking for a person who has a genuine interest in working with children and families providing support in a variety of settings including the family homes, schools and community locations and provide support either individually or with groups of children, young people and parents/carers. The service support includes working with children who have a disability/ additional support need and their families. Applicants will have an awareness of issues impacting on children and their families including trauma, mental health, care experienced, domestic abuse and substance use. The role includes: Community capacity building supporting individual/groups by facilitating learning and development opportunities. Partnership working with community groups, building capacity for inclusion for children/families, building relationship and working through barriers. Responsibility for introductions between children/families and volunteers. Caseholding responsibility ensuring aim of work/outcomes/compliance recording/risk assessments/volunteer log sheets. Applicants should be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a collaborative manner, evidencing a respectful and inclusive approach. You will be creative, innovative, adaptable and dynamic and able to deliver a person-centred and robust service to children and families. The use of a warm, nurturing and empathetic approach is essential. Applicants should be able to evidence professional curiosity. You will have direct practice experience working with children and families and evidence an awareness of child/adult protection issues. A flexible approach is essential to providing support when families need it which will include early morning, evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will be required to register with SSSC and undertake any identified conditional qualifications as the Dundee service has two Care Inspectorate registered services. The role includes effective time management balancing direct support needs alongside administrative requirements of the post. The post is driving licence essential and the use of a car also essential. 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. Please also see Additional Information Sheet.

We are recruiting As and When (Sessional) Project Workers to support our Common Ground service in Glasgow city centre. This role involves working primarily on Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings, providing a visible, approachable presence for young people in public spaces. You will engage with young people on the street and within our Hub, building positive relationships, promoting safety and wellbeing, and helping connect young people to the right support when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working in dynamic community settings, able to build rapport quickly, and committed to relationship-based, preventative approaches. You will work as part of a supportive team, contributing to a model that recognises the importance of peer groups, place, and early intervention in reducing harm and supporting young people. 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. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. 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.

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you. At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in. You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets. In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits. Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you! 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. 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. 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. Our basis and values Benefits 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. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Corporate University T&C's apply based on contract

Are you passionate about giving young children the best possible start in life? Do you enjoy supporting parents and carers to feel confident and empowered? Would you like to develop your skills within a friendly, community based early help service? If so, we'd love to hear from you Barnardo's is proud to lead the delivery of Sandwell Family Hubs , supporting families from pregnancy through to adulthood. Family Hubs provide accessible, welcoming spaces where children, young people and families can get the right help at the right time. As an Early Years Practitioner , you will work with children and their families working in local hubs and community venues across Sandwell. You will be in helping children build strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing, with a particular focus on early communication, language development and school readiness . Using inclusive, trauma informed and relationship based practice, you will work alongside parents, carers and partner services to improve outcomes for children. In this role, you will: Deliver high quality early years sessions , including Stay & Play style sessions, workshops and one to one support for children under five Complete WellComm speech and language screenings and provide follow on targeted support to children and parents Support early identification of SEND , delivering inclusive sessions and sharing concerns appropriately to ensure children receive timely support Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers, supporting confidence and strengthening the home learning environment Promote school readiness and early communication through practical, engaging activities Work collaboratively with colleagues across Family Hubs and with partner agencies to ensure families receive joined up support Accurately record engagement, outcomes and impact to support service learning and improvement Contribute to a flexible, responsive service , working across different locations and taking part in evening and weekend delivery when required What We're Looking For We're looking for people who: Are passionate about early help, inclusion and equality Enjoy working with families from diverse backgrounds Have experience supporting children's development and working with parents or carers Are confident delivering group sessions and engaging families in a warm, approachable way Understand the importance of early identification and support for SEND Value reflection, learning and continuous improvement Enjoy being part of a supportive, team focused service When applying, please clearly explain how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information , and demonstrate your understanding of the context and aims of the Sandwell Family Hubs service.

The Barnardo's Better Futures Service works with children, young people and young adults where there are concerns in relation to their sexual behaviour and/ or their risk to sexual exploitation. The service offers direct assessment and intervention to children and families, as well as offering training to professionals and influencing work. We are a small but busy service, based in Pyle, Bridgend. Roles and responsibilities specific to this post The role of the Service Administrator is to ensure administrative support to the team, as well as supervising the secretarial assistant. The role is based at the centre in Pyle. This is a full time post. Job specific requirements: It is especially important that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate experience of and/or an understanding of the following: Education/Knowledge Well-developed numeracy and literacy skills at a level which will enable post holder to perform moderately difficult calculations and produce reports. Experience Proven substantial office experience. Proven substantial experience of using IT packages including word processing, spread sheets, databases, Windows applications. Experience of operating financial systems including petty cash, budget monitoring and control. Experience of premises/facilities management. Experience of dealing with members of the public and other agencies. You will need a friendly and welcoming disposition with good communication skills, the ability to work to deadlines, provide attention to detail, and multi-task. You will work as part of a committed, professional and friendly team to support improved outcomes for children and families. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time Permanent Basis. As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Tonbridge Store, 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 10, Angel Walk Shopping Centre, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TJ 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. Some but not all key responsibilities are: Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme. Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times. Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager. Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store. Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively. Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers. Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's. Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures. Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended. 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. 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. 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.