Children's Services Manager
We are seeking dynamic and experienced applicants for a full time Children's Services Manager role for a Maternity Cover until 31st March 2027 with the possibility of further extension.
Background
Barnardo's deliver Supervised Contact Services which is a safeguarding intervention that enables children to have contact with a parent or family member where risks have been identified, in line with statutory duties to promote the child's welfare while supporting family life.
The service operates within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and relevant family court guidance, ensuring that the child's welfare is the paramount consideration at all times.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31st March 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.
This contract is due to expire on 31st March 2027.
Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements.
values
People & Culture
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 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
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:22969
- Job Title:Children's Services Manager
- Location:Connecting & Supporting Families - Dunstable
- Contract type:Permanent (Fixed term funded post)
- End date:31st March 2027
- Hours:37
- Salary:£42,856.32 FTE
- Closing Date:18 May 2026
- Interview Date:TBC