At Safe Places we want to make the right staff appointments, therefore we want to appoint staff members that align with our values, mission and vision. We want to appoint staff members that understand pain based challenging behaviours, staff that are empathetic and that want to make a difference in young people’s lives even in at times of crisis’s or incidents. At Safe Places it is all bout the young person, this is core to our recruitment in regards to the right candidates that have the skills, experience, qualities, attributes and qualification.
If you believe that you align with our vision, values and mission then we might have a position that is right for you. If you are interested in any of the advertised positions below please review the associated job description and click on the relevant Apply Now Button (if you meet the criteria) and complete the required online application form.
Please note that Safe Places is a safer recruitment organisation and doesn’t accept CVs only. Safe Places requires that all candidates are to complete the online application form. If you require any additional information or an update regarding recruitment please contact 01260 228 381 or email careers@safeplacesforchildren.co.uk (ENG) or NI.Careers@safeplacesforchildren.co.uk (NI).
“Being a Residenital Youth Worker with Safe Places gives me the chance to work with some of the most disadvantaged children and young people within our society. While Residential Youth Work can sometimes be really challenging, at Safe Places you get training, support and the chance to be part of a like-minded team that want the best outcome for the young people within the homes”
Current Vacancies
England: No Vacancies
Northern Ireland: Carryduff and Downpatrick
“Being a Key Worker within Safe Places allows me the opportunity to complete structured work with the young person and help the team with their aims to achieve positive outcomes. There can be challenges, but seeing the progress that the young person makes it great, though it can take sometime. Within the role of a Key Worker, I get to lead and help with the development of the home and the team”
Current Vacancies
England: No Vacancies
Northern Ireland: Downpatrick
“Being a Deputy Manager with Safe Places gives me the chance to work with some of the most disadvantaged children and young people as well as developing my knowledge in regard to management of people. Being a Deputy Manager within Safe Places is seen as a really important role that can help skill, motivate and develop the team, while also developing my leadership and management skills”
Current Vacancies
England: No Vacancies
Northern Ireland: Carryduff and Dungiven
As a Registered Manager I have the opportunity to build and lead a small team of care workers to get really good outcomes for young people. I've found Safe Places to be an honest and upfront organisation that empowers and equips me to do this well. Support is there when you need it. The high level of teamwork is what initially attracted me to Safe Places and from this, we achieve a high level of positive outcomes for the children.
Current Vacancies
England: No Vacancies
Northern Ireland: Downpatrick
Quality and Systems Manager
“Being a part of Safe Places allows me the opportunity to really make a difference. It's a dedicated, united and supportive team striving to ensure quality care for the children placed. As part of the Quality and Systems team I deliver induction training, develop policies and systems and support teams to ensure our licensing standards are met. It is the most rewarding position I have ever been in.”
Current Vacancies
England: No Vacancies
Northern Ireland: No Vacancies
Regional Lead
“Safe Places gives me the opportunity to do different things all the time. Sometimes I use my organizational and people skills, other days I am involved in recruitment or financial management. I get to meet with stakeholders and am actively involved in making a difference to the lives of young People. It is the team here that really makes the difference.”
Current Vacancies
England: No vacancies
Northern Ireland: No Vacancies
Payroll Officer
“I really enjoy working within the finance team at Safe Places for Children. With working for a charity is it great to see the resources that invested into achieving outcomes for the young people that are supported by the organisation across the United Kingdom”.
Current Vacancies
England: No Vacancies
Northern Ireland: No Vacancies
Administration Officer
“My role with Safe Places gives the satisfaction of working with a great team of people who are committed to providing young people with quality care. With such a varied role, each day is different and I am constantly learning. Filling a support role for such a large team of staff as they strive towards positive outcomes for young people, gives an overwhelming sense of achievement.”
Current Vacancies
England: No vacancies
Northern Ireland: No Vacancies