Project Worker (23862)

Barnardo's; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnardo's in Aberdeen is seeking a Children & Young People’s Project Worker to support children, young carers and their families across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. You will build trusting relationships, provide emotional and practical help, and work flexibly to meet needs in the community.

The role requires evening/weekend availability and a willingness to travel within the region to engage with young people and families.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging and building relationships with children and young people.
• Ensure children and young people's voices are at the heart of your work.
• Provide emotional and practical support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as an essential requirement.
• Hold a current driving licence and travel across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, including transporting young people when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children and young people.
• Plan and deliver engaging group sessions and activities.
• Support brothers and sisters to maintain and strengthen their relationships.
• Support young carers to have their needs identified and voices heard, including completing Young Carer Statements.
• Work with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Raise awareness of the needs of young carers and siblings.
• Work across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to meet the needs of children, young people and families.

Job description

Children & Young People's Project Worker

Staying Connected & Young Carers

Are you a caring, creative and supportive practitioner who is passionate about making a difference for children and young people?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Barnardo's, working across our Staying Connected and Young Carers services in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

We are looking for someone who can build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people and provide practical, emotional and creative support.

What will you do?

As part of our team, you will:

• Provide one-to-one support to children and young people.
• Plan and deliver engaging group sessions and activities.
• Support brothers and sisters to maintain and strengthen their relationships, creating opportunities to spend meaningful time together.
• Support young carers to have their needs identified and voices heard, including completing Young Carer Statements.
• Work positively with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Raise awareness of the needs of young carers and siblings.
• Work across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to meet the needs of children, young people and families.

Is this you?

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Are kind, creative, inclusive and non-judgemental.
• Have experience of engaging and building relationships with children and young people.
• Can ensure children and young people's voices are at the heart of your work.
• Can provide emotional and practical support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
• Are able to work evenings and weekends, which is an essential requirement of this role.
• Hold a current driving licence and are confident travelling across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, including transporting young people when required.

If you are passionate about helping children and young people feel supported, heard and connected to the people who matter to them, we'd love to hear from you.