21034 - Children's Services Manager - Strabane

Strabane Sure Start is a large project which provides vital services to children aged 0-4 and their families across a wide geographical area via a number of different sites. Our team of 44 dedicated professionals deliver various early intervention programs and we're looking for an experienced and talented leader to guide and inspire them.

As a Children's Services Manager, you will:

⭐Supervise and support staff

⭐Lead engaging team meetings

⭐Collaborate with the Child Care Partnership and other key organisations

⭐Monitor and manage substantial finances

⭐Oversee service delivery and reporting

⭐Plan and coordinate service development

⭐Work closely with the Management Committee

Please ensure that you outline on your application how you meet the criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

• A degree or professional qualification* in Social Work, Teaching, Youth and Community Work, Nursing, Community Development, or Early Years (*BTEC Level 5 in Early Years or Leadership will be considered)
• Demonstrable experience of promoting and developing services for children and families
• Proven management experience, including managing and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Demonstrable experience of managing significant finance and budgets
• Senior management experience managing large teams of 10 and over
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of issues facing children aged 0- 4 and their families
• Full UK driving licence, business insurance and access to a car for work purposes (this criterion will be waived for candidates with a disability who can demonstrate alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working directly with children aged 0-4 and their families
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary context, using community development approaches and interagency partnerships

The successful applicant for this post will be required to undertake an enhanced Access NI with Child Barred List check.

Barnardo's offers a reward package that includes a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, an additional holiday purchase scheme and staff discounts.

📍Location: Strabane Sure Start, Melmount 

🕒Contract  37 hours per week (Permanent)

💷Salary: £42,016 - £53,176

⏳ Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 2 July 2025

Interview date:  TBC

For any questions, feel free to reach out:
📧 recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk

A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months