Project Worker

Part‑time Project Worker 1 – Thrive Service Responsibilities

• Support service delivery to children and young people with disability in the Thrive Service.
• Develop and facilitate group work and 1‑to‑1 support sessions at the service base, Monday–Thursday 1:30‑7:30pm.
• Complete assessments, care plans and maintain records in line with local and organisational policy.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly with partners, children, young people and families to shape support plans.
• Apply safeguarding policies and procedures and uphold the adversities experienced by children, young people and families, particularly around disability and ASN.

• HNC in Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience of working with children and young people.
• Experience of developing and facilitating group work.
• Demonstrated creativity, dynamism and flexibility in meeting the needs of children and young people.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Salary is determined by Barnardo's Pay Framework. Starting salaries are between the minimum and mid‑point of the pay band, with annual progression based on contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.

• Hybrid working arrangements based on trust, flexibility and empowerment.
• Annual leave: 26 days per annum for full‑time colleagues (prorata for part‑time).
• Buy‑up to an additional 5 days of annual leave via the “Buy Your Leave” scheme.
• Family‑friendly leave options such as maternity, paternity, adoption and other statutory leave.
• Service‑related sick pay from day
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• Group Personal Pension with matched contribution (4% or 6%) and salary‑sacrifice option.
• Death in service cover of 4× annual earnings for all staff contributing to the pension.
• Cycle2work scheme and interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Discounts and cashback from high‑street shops, cinemas, gyms, leisure and holidays via the Benefit Portal.
• 20% discount at Barnardo’s stores.
• Health cash plan covering dental, glasses and therapy.
• Access to the employee assistance program (EAP) and Barnardo’s Learning and Development offer.

We are an inclusive employer that seeks to reflect the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic groups, disabled candidates and other under‑represented groups. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.