We work with 15-29-year-olds who are looking to enter employment, we work with you them on both an individual basis and group basis to find the best employment opportunities in their area and to help prepare them for these opportunities.

Barnardo's Works East currently delivers:

Activity Agreements

Step 2 Work

Head 2 Work

Barnardo's Best

Discover Your Potential

Explore

Action planning

CV Writing

Supporting young people to complete SQA Qualifications

Dynamic Youth Awards

Wellbeing support

Supporting young people to attend volunteering/work placements

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.

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. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution

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 at 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