Team Manager

Northern Ireland Regional Young Carers Service works with young people aged 8-18 who are caring for a relative at home and are impacted by that role.

Young carers may have a role in looking after a sibling with a disability, a parent with a physical or mental health problem or a family member who has been misusing substances.

The support offered to young carers and their families starts with an initial assessment following which agreement is reached on a range of supports including; individual work, peer support, focussed group work.

• Raise Awareness:
  Promote greater understanding of the needs and experiences of young carers across the Northern and Western Trust areas.
• Support Service Development:
  Collaborate with the Children's Services Manager to identify and pursue funding opportunities that enhance and sustain support for young carers.
• Direct Support Work:
  Engage with children, young people, and their families on both a one-to-one and group basis. Use a range of interventions to assess needs, support wellbeing, and work toward positive, measurable outcomes.
• Family Engagement:
  Partner with parents and carers to empower them in achieving improved outcomes for their children, fostering resilience and long-term support networks.
• Policy development: collaborate with young carers and the policy team to influence decisions and elevate the profile of young carers.
• Multi-Agency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work in close partnership with health services, children's services, and local community-based organisations to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to support.
• Safeguarding:
  Adhere strictly to safeguarding and child protection procedures, ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and young people involved in the service.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work using Barnardo's electronic case management system.
• Supervision & Mentoring:
  Provide supervision, support, and guidance to Project Workers, students, and volunteers, in line with Barnardo's policies and procedures.
• Group work with young carers: supporting staff to set up and facilitate groups across both Trust areas, these may be during school holiday times and during the evenings.
• Please see website for full details.

• Relevant
  
  Qualification:
  
  NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a related field (e.g.Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Education, or Social Work).
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrable experience working with children and families that have been impacted by challenging circumstances e.g. disability,poverty, health inequality, or social disadvantage.
• Independent Working:
  Proven ability to work independently, including managing a diary, prioritising workload, and solving problems as they arise
• Staff Supervision:
  Demonstrable experience supervising others with a focus on safeguarding, such as Project Workers, students, or volunteers, in line with organisational policies.
• Group Work:
  Demonstrable experience in organising and managing groupwork with young people.
• Travel Requirements:
  Ability to travel across the Northern and Western Trustareas. A full UK driving licence, access to a car, and appropriate businessinsurance are required. Evidence of documentation will be requested uponappointment.
• Please see website for full details.

Wage: £35,390.46 - £43,392.02 per annum pro rata.

Location:

Hybrid working using various Barnardo’s work spaces in the Northern & Western HSC localities.

Travel will be required across Northern and Western HSCT areas.

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026