We are seeking to add As & When Residential Project Workers to our Barnardo's Leaving Care Service teams in Ballymena and Belfast.

Barnardo's sets very high standards for the work we do with the children, young people and families we support.  We demonstrate every day through our work that we believe in children and we want people to work with us who share our belief, and are willing to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work.

The Leaving Care Service supports semi-independent living for care experienced young people aged 16 -21yrs.  The service is jointly commissioned by Health and Social Care Trusts and Supporting People.

Further Service details can be found in the attached Additional Information sheet. 

We use a strength-based approach to build resilience and facilitate better outcomes for children and young people. Our practice is guided by attachment and trauma-based models of intervention.  

As & When Residential Workers provide consistent cover to the Leaving Care Service meaning young people have continuity of support even when team members are off on leave. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with young people and become familiar with the ethos and practice of the services. Cover is most usually required for evening, weekend and sleep in shifts. 

Essential Criteria

Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people (this does not have to be gained in formal employment). Experience of working within safeguarding policy and procedures Experience of record keeping

Please ensure that you outline in your application how you meet the essential criteria outlined above.

Base: Leaving Care Service, Ballymena and/or Leaving Care Service, Belfast

Hours: As and When required

Salary : £13.58 per hour

Sleep in allowance : £62.64 per sleep in

Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 26th January 2026

Contact: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk

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.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List Check, and register with NISCC.

Waiting List: A waiting list of applicants will be compiled for any similar posts arising in the next 12 months.