Job Description

Barnardo's is a leading children's charity and in Barnardo's NI our staff team of over 400 people deliver more than 45 services regionally across 30 sites.

We are currently seeking a Project Worker 1 to work on an as and when basis for our Regional Young Carers Service

. The service works with young people aged 8-18 years old who are caring for a relative at home and are negatively impacted by that role. The Young Carers may have a role in looking after a sibling with a disability, a parent with a physical or mental health problem or a family member who has been misusing substances. A range of supports are offered to young carers and their families including; individual work, peer support, focused group work. The Service also raises awareness of young carers and supports them to lobby for improved services.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of dealing with issues and factors that impact on vulnerable children and young people and/or families (e.g. disability, poverty, disadvantage). Experience of working independently; diary planning to manage workload and problem solving issues that occur in the course of a working day Demonstrable experience of engaging with families - both parents and children As the work will include transporting children/young people the post holder must have access to a car. A full driving licence and appropriate business insurance are also essential and evidence of these documents will be required if appointed.
As driving is an intrinsic part of this role, applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving should be able to demonstrate an alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.

Please ensure you read the Additional Information Sheet attached for further details and outline on your application how you meet the essential criteria.

Post:

Project Worker 1

Hours:

As and When Required

Salary:

25,492 FTE / 13.24 per hour

Contract Type:

Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

Location:

Newtownabbey, Larne, Carrickfergus, Islandmagee (may include other areas of Northern Trust Area)

Closing date:

Midnight, Thursday 8 May 2025

Contact Email

: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk


A waiting list will also be compiled for similar vacancies that may become available across Barnardo's NI over the next 12 months.


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

Reference number: 20806
Locality: Newtownabbey, Larne, Carrickfergus, Islandmagee
Contract type: Fixed term
End date: 31/03/2026
Hours: As and When
Salary: 25,492 FTE / 13.24 per hour
Closing Date: 8 May 2025
Interview Date: TBC

Benefits

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