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Child Advocacy Specialist

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Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time

Are you passionate about collaborating with, supporting, and advocating for children and young individuals who have recently arrived in Northern Ireland, particularly those who are separated or unaccompanied and may have faced trafficking or exploitation?

Do you possess excellent interpersonal abilities and a commitment to ensuring that the rights of children and young people are respected?

Do you adopt a strong Human Rights-based perspective in your work and aspire to create positive change for children and young people who require a knowledgeable, values-driven advocate?

Are you capable of thriving in a dynamic environment and adapting to evolving risks and needs?

Barnardo's NI is looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our regional Independent Guardian team.

The role of a Child Advocacy Specialist is rooted in the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act and plays a vital part in safeguarding the rights of children and young individuals who may be victims of trafficking or exploitation.

If this type of work resonates with you as a Social Worker, we encourage you to explore the attached job description and additional information.

This position is focused on our Western locality, and the successful candidate will primarily operate within the Western Health and Social Care Trust and Northern Health and Social Care Trust areas (though there may be occasions where work in other regions is required based on service needs).

While this role is specifically for the Western and Northern Health and Social Care Trust areas, a waiting list will be established for successful candidates who may be offered positions in other regions.

An information session for interested candidates will be conducted via MS Teams.

Location: Western and Northern Health and Social Care Trust areas

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £34,696 - £42,541 FTE

Fixed Term: Until 31 March 2025 (may be extended, subject to funding)

Contact:

Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications for certain positions, this advertisement may close before the stated closing date.

Pay & Reward Framework:

We recognize that our team members go above and beyond in delivering essential services, driven by their dedication and commitment to Barnardo's. We understand that our ambitions can only be achieved through the talent, hard work, and creativity of our people.

For these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to compensation and benefits, ensuring it is equitable, appealing, and progressive, which was implemented in April 2023. This positive change is part of our strategy and will help support our colleagues in their journey at Barnardo's, offering clear pathways for career advancement and salary growth.

While the full pay band and salary range are advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band, ensuring that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contributions and alignment with our values.

Benefits:

We are aware that the work environment has evolved. We are considerate of what works best for our current and future team members as we embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility, and empowerment.

  • Barnardo's is committed to creating equal opportunities in the workplace and supporting individuals in managing their work-life balance; we are open to offering flexible working arrangements.
  • 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of service.
  • The option to purchase up to an additional 5 days of annual leave through our HolidayPlus scheme.
  • A variety of family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, along with all family-related leave options.
  • Service-related sick pay from day one.
  • Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's, with the option to pay via salary sacrifice for tax and NI savings.
  • 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 major retailers, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, and more through our Benefit Portal.
  • 20% discount at Barnardo's stores.
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
  • Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support.
  • Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offerings.

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