Senior Practitioner - Greater Manchester SEND Services
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11,401 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22006 |
Summary
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.
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.
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