Barnardo's

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. 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.

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 raised 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. As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, it's the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how 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.

Midlands ETS has been providing Education and Employment services to NEET young people aged 16 to 24 in Birmingham for the last 15 years. We are currently based at the Enterprise Centre in Chelmsley Wood where we deliver a Study Programme to 60 young people offering qualifications in Business Support, Sport and Health and Social Care. We also offer the additional advantage to studying English and Maths. As well as delivering a Study Programme, we also offer apprenticeships in Early Years, Business and Health & Social Care. Job Summary: We work with young people who may have previously struggled in an educational environment and many of our learners have Educational Health Care Plans. We are now seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health & Social Care Tutor/Assessor to join our team. This person needs to be passionate about making a difference to a young persons life and help them achieve their qualifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and assessment for students in the health and social care sector and will need the following: Relevant teaching/assessing qualification Experience of supporting learners with Special Educational Needs Minimum of 12 months teaching experience Strong knowledge of Health & Social Care policy, procedures and practises Proficient in using technology and online learning platforms Enjoys working in a team environment Excellent communication and time management abilities Do you feel you have these qualities and attributes? Do you have a passion for making a difference to young peoples lives? If so, then please apply! 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.

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 team at the Barnardo's Swansea Service, Barnardo's Cymru South Wales Locality. What is Barnardo's Swansea? Barnardo's Swansea delivers a number of services supporting care experienced young people and young people at risk of homelessness aged 14 to 25 to: Access support when in crisis Identify accommodation options suitable for them Understand the realities of living independently Develop key independent living and life skills as they transition to adulthood Build their confidence and self-esteem through social inclusion Our services include: Youth Homelessness Prevention Bloom - Life coaching and befriending Supported Lodgings Transition and Training Flats Service independent living experiences and life skills support 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: Group work promoting independent living skills to young people in preparation for their move on' housing options. This will include delivering accredited Independent Living Skills programmes, facilitating visits to accommodation providers, as well as providing opportunities to develop practical skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning and bill paying in a home environment Support for those at risk of homelessness or those at risk of placement breakdown, for young people aged 14+. This is targeted one-to-one support for those young people who may be experiencing instability in their accommodation or placement. This service will provide young people aged 16+ with an independent living experience in order for them to better understand their accommodation needs and options. Intensive individual support will be provided to those young people accessing the training flats (includes evening and weekend working). What does the Job Role involve? Your duties will include: This service provides support to young people from 9am until 8pm Monday to Friday and from 10am until 6pm on weekends. The service requires flexibility of work as we support young people around their needs. This means rota working including the evenings and weekends. Working with young people and professionals to develop agreed support plans. Delivering accredited group work programmes in the areas of Independent living and tenancy readiness. Visiting and supporting service users in their placements providing support to young people and their carers. Visiting young people accessing the training flats on a regular, planned basis. Undertaking entry/exit tasks, safety and welfare checks as well as responding to emergencies and crises that may arise within service hours. Supporting young people to ensure they are aware of their accommodation options and entitlements in readiness for move on. This will include assisting young people to complete benefit applications, offering support through appeals as well as supporting service administrators with the monitoring of data. Supporting young people to integrate into their communities and to encourage participation in community events and activities. Tracking a young person's support journey through the use of outcomes scoring. To discuss, score and record outcomes, implementing a young person-centred approach. You will have (essential criteria): Knowledge of the issues affecting young people particularly those who have been looked after', are care leavers, or are homeless/threatened with homelessness. Experience of direct work with young people in a relevant setting. Experience of creating tailored support plans with young people and demonstrating the positive outcomes achieved. Experience of delivering group based sessions such as issue-based workshops and independent living skills programmes. Experience of managing a workload and prioritising competing demands The ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. Additional Information: 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. Although this contract has a fixed term status currently until 31st March 2026 funding is awarded annually and we are waiting to find out if funding will continue past this date. Therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. Your main office base will be at Barnardo's Swansea, Penlan but you will be expected to work across Swansea. 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 Kirkby Stephen 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: 14 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS 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. Parking is available behind the shop and there is also a free car park nearby to the store. 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.