Children's Rights and Advocacy Specialist

1 week ago

Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time

Job Summary

Barnardo's is seeking a dedicated Children's Rights and Advocacy Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will provide knowledge on Children's Rights, independent advice, support, and advocacy services to children and young people in accordance with the aims and objectives of Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice (Secure Estate), the Children Act (1989, 2004), United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the National Advocacy Standards (DOH, 2002).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide knowledge on Children's Rights and independent advice to children and young people.
  • Support and advocate for children and young people in accordance with the aims and objectives of Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice (Secure Estate).
  • Work as part of a team to deliver an effective and efficient service that empowers children and young people detained within a secure setting to have a voice, access available services, and entitlements.
  • Ensure the rights of children and young people are being met in relation to issues relating to their welfare, care, and treatment.

Benefits

  • Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance.
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service.
  • The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus 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.
  • 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.

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