Careers at Safe Places

At Safe Places, we believe that the right people can make a life-changing difference to the children and young people we support.

We are committed to recruiting individuals who share our values, mission and vision, placing the needs of children and young people at the centre of everything they do. We are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who understand the impact of trauma and can respond to pain-based and challenging behaviours with empathy, patience and consistency.

Whether you are beginning your career in residential childcare or bringing years of experience, if you are committed to helping children build safer, brighter futures, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people who:

  • Share our values and commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.

  • Demonstrate empathy, resilience and professionalism.

  • Understand, or are willing to learn about, therapeutic and trauma-informed practice.

  • Can work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

  • Hold the qualifications, skills and experience required for the role.

How to Apply

Applying for a position with Safe Places is straightforward.

  1. Review the job description and person specification.

  2. Ensure you meet the essential criteria for the role.

  3. Select Apply Now on your chosen vacancy.

  4. Complete and submit the online application form.

Please note: Safe Places for Children operates a robust safer recruitment process. We are unable to accept CVs as standalone applications. All applicants must complete the official online application form to be considered.

Need More Information?

If you would like to know more about a vacancy or have a question about our recruitment process, our team will be happy to help.

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Youth Worker

Full Time Position Description

Starting From Salary
£32,947.00

YW Casual Position Description

Current Vacancies: Downpatrick, Dungiven and Northern Ireland

Key Worker

Full Time Position Description

Starting From Salary
£37,499.00

Current Vacancies: None

Deputy Manager

Full Time Position Description

Salary
£41,169.00

Current Vacancies: None

Current Vacancies: None

Registered Manager

Full Time Position Description

Salary
£51,330.00

Current Vacancies: Carryduff

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

Safe Places for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a robust safer recruitment process, including satisfactory references, an enhanced AccessNI or DBS check (as applicable), verification of qualifications and the legal right to work in the UK.