How to Apply

How to Apply

Join us at Barnardo's

At Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity, we reach over 350,000 children, young people, parents, and carers each year.

We are focused on changing childhoods and changing lives through:

  • Excellent, inclusive services, grounded in evidence of what works
  • Changing practice and policy
  • Changing attitudes towards childhood

We are committed driving change for all children across the UK and building a workforce that reflects all the communities we serve.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented in our workforce, which include those who are Black, Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled; and those who are LGBTQ+.

Whether you’re considering working directly with children, young people and families, helping us generate vital income, or lending your skills to our support teams, we want to hear from you.

At Barnardo’s, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive. Our colleagues and volunteers are the heart of our charity, and we are dedicated to attracting a diverse team with a shared passion for achieving meaningful change for children.

Apply now to help change childhoods and change lives, so children can be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.

How to apply

Are you ready to change childhoods and change lives? If you're passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! Start by looking through our jobs and, if you find a role that excites you, click the “Apply Now” button. Please log in to your account or register if you’re new to us. Complete the online application form at your own pace, and remember to save your progress and return whenever you need! If you have difficulties completing the online form then please contact us.

Help with applying

At Barnardo’s, we recognise that some people experience barriers to opportunities, and we support the social model of disability.

If you are disabled and meet the essential criteria for the job, we will guarantee you an interview.

If this applies, then please tick the box asking if you want to be considered for a guaranteed interview in your application.