Senior Practitioner - Greater Manchester SEND Services

Barnardo's; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner for a part-time position. This role involves leading Holiday Club Provision and supervising As and When Workers, ensuring high-quality services for children and families. The candidate should possess a passion for child welfare, strong SEND knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a flexible schedule, making it ideal for individuals looking for meaningful work around school hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across Greater Manchester is essential.
• Solid safeguarding knowledge and accurate recording abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of Holiday Club Provision across Trafford and Rochdale.
• Line manage a team of 'As and When' Workers, supporting recruitment and supervision.
• Collaborate with management to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Passion for working with children, young people, and families

Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice

Excellent organisation and communication skills

Confidence in leading and supporting a team

Job description

Join Our Growing Team as a Senior Practitioner!

Part-Time | 15 Hours Across 3 Days | Greater Manchester | Term-Time Friendly

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? Looking for a role that fits around school hours and offers real impact, variety, and flexibility?

Due to exciting service expansion, Barnardo's Greater Manchester SEND Services is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire, and grow—while doing work that truly matters.

What's the Role?

As a Senior Practitioner, you'll take the lead in planning and delivering our Holiday Club Provision across Trafford and Rochdale. You'll also line manage a team of As and When Workers—supporting recruitment, supervision, and development—ensuring high-quality, inclusive services for families.

You'll work closely with our Team Manager and Children's Services Manager to keep things running smoothly and creatively. No two days are the same!

Where We Work

Our services span across Greater Manchester, including Trafford, Rochdale, and Bury, and include:

• Holiday Club Provision
• Information, Advice and Support Services
• Mental Health Key Worker roles
• Neurodiversity in Education Projects

What You'll Need

• A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across GM is essential)
• A passion for working with children, young people, and families
• A strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
• Confidence in leading and supporting a team
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Solid safeguarding knowledge and accurate recording abilities

What We Offer

• A comprehensive training package including Safeguarding, EDI, GDPR, and access to internal and external learning opportunities
• A supportive team environment with regular supervision and development
• A role that offers career progression and the chance to shape services that empower families

Sound Like You?

If you're looking for a meaningful role that offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Please refer to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information when completing your application. The internal job title for this role is Project Worker 2.

Ready to take the next step in your career with Barnardo's?

Apply now and help us make a difference.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.