At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people with disabilities through group and one-on-one sessions.
- Company: Join Barnardo's, a leading charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a range of health and wellness perks.
- Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: HNC in Social Care or equivalent, plus experience with children and young people.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Pay & Reward Framework
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.
Benefits
- 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 day1.
- 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.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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Project Worker 1 in Greenock employer: Barnardo's Scotland
Barnardo's is an exceptional employer, dedicated to supporting children and young people with disabilities through its Thrive Service. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we offer flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Our inclusive work culture values diversity and actively seeks to reflect the communities we serve, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change.
