• Reference number:
  22556
• Job Title:
  Team Manager
• Location:
  Belfast
• Locality:
  Northern Ireland
• Contract type:
  Permanent (Fixed term funded post)
• End date:
  31/03/2029
• Hours:
  37
• Salary:
  £35,390.46 – £43,392.02
• Closing Date:
  8 March 2026
• Interview Date:
  26th & 27th March 2026

The Role

As Team Manager, you will lead a passionate team of Social Workers.  You’ll oversee service delivery, ensure safeguarding standards, and drive continuous improvement in how we support young people aged 16–21.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Ensure high-quality, trauma-informed support for young people
• Manage service delivery, budgets, and reporting requirements
• Build partnerships with local authorities, schools, and health services
• Champion the voices and rights of asylum-seeking youth

About You

• Hold a recognised Professional Social Work qualification and have a minimum of one year post qualifying Social Work experience with children and families, including direct work with children and inter-agency working

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making real impact
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support

Ready to lead change?
Apply now and help us build a future where every young person seeking asylum is safe, supported, and thriving.

Please ensure that you outline in your application how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Additional Information Sheet.

Location: Belmont Road, Belfast

This is a regional service and at times there is the expectation that the post holder will have to travel to fulfill the role.

Salary: £35,390.46  – £43,392.02

Hours: 37

Contract Type:  Commencement 1 July 2026. Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31st March 2029 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31st March 2029.

Closing Date:  Midnight, 8 March 2026

Contact details: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk

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