Barnardo's is seeking to recruit two Project Worker 2's who will support the delivery of the Ubuntu project across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. (Please refer to the linked additional information sheet containing more info).
Ubuntu "I am because we are" or “Humanity towards others” is an exciting new project delivered by Barnardo's. Thanks to National Lottery players, Barnardo's has received over £4.5 million over four years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding will be used to develop regional support networks for families arrived seeking sanctuary across Hertfordshire, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
The project aims to empower young voices from a refugee and asylum-seeking background and create sustainable community support.
This is a hybrid role working across the locality of Hertfordshire and surrounding areas with an ability to travel across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas essential. A central base location is to be confirmed upon appointment. It will also require occasional evening and weekend work.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with former direct youth work experience and of the UK asylum system. Those who are ‘experts by experience', and have the necessary requirements as set out in the additional information sheet's essential criteria.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
As this role involves working throughout Hertfordshire, we invite applications from across the geographical area to apply.
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 30th June 2028 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 30th June 2028.
Barnardo's will be holding a waiting list of appointable people, where you may be offered similar jobs of the same grade should they come up within 12 months post interview.
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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:23154
- Job Title:Project Worker
- Location:Hertfordshire
- Locality:Hertfordshire and surrounding areas
- Contract type:Permanent (Fixed term funded post)
- End date:30.06.2028
- Hours:37
- Salary:£28,124.46
- Closing Date:16 June 2026
- Interview Date:24th and 25th June 2026
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Additional Info
- Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
- Project Worker 2 - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (0.59 MB)
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)
- Ubuntu Herts Project Worker 2 - Additional Information Sheet - UPDATED Mar2026.pdf (174.76 KB)
- Information Sheet for Applicants Applying for Positions Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults (updated July 2021).pdf (105.51 KB)