At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with disabilities, providing care and encouragement in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Barnardo's, a compassionate organisation making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on young lives while growing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, understanding of safeguarding, and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 13.86 - 13.86 £ per hour.
Join Our Team at The Whistlestop and Make a Real Difference! We're excited to offer rewarding opportunities within our Residential Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities and we'd love you to be part of our dedicated, compassionate team.
Where You'll Work: The Whistlestop (Randalstown) situated close to the M2 with an easy commute from Belfast, Antrim, Ballymena, Magherafelt.
Who We're Looking For: We're searching for kind, committed and motivated individuals who:
- Have experience working with children and young people, especially those with disabilities.
- Understand safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care.
- Are confident in record-keeping and documentation.
- Hold a full driving licence (or can meet the mobility requirements of the role).
Ready to Apply? When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. The waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise for a period of up to 12 months. The successful candidates will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check. Applicants must be registered with the NI Social Care Council (NISCC) or willing to register by appointment.
Why Join Barnardo's?
- Make a tangible impact: Your work will shape young lives, providing the care and support they need to thrive.
- Grow professionally: We offer opportunities for training, career progression, and personal development.
- Enjoy a competitive salary: Starting from £13.86/hour (£21,621 annually for 30 hours) and rising up to £15.77/hour (£24,608 annually). The full-time equivalent salary ranges from £26,666 - £30,351 (FTE) per year.
- Extra rewards for your dedication: £62.64 for every sleep-in shift. Premium Waking Night allowance of time plus one-third for each waking night shift.
- Pay: We are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum after 5 years Barnardo's service, and 30 days per annum after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata.
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave 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 high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal.
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores.
- 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 Learning and Development offer.
Children's Support Worker employer: BARNARDOS
Barnardo's is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. As a Strategic Finance Partner in Greater London, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's services while benefiting from professional growth and development within a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
