Job summary We are looking for a Programme Manager for Mental Health to help drive our Children and Young People's Mental Health programmes of work. This role will support the Strategic Programme Lead for Mental Health in the practical delivery of the aims and objectives of the Corporate Strategy. The overall ambition is to ensure that Barnardo's can deliver better mental health outcomes, sustainably, for more babies, children, and young people across the UK, making sure they are safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful. Main duties of the job The Programme Manager position is ideal for candidates who have operational children and young people's mental health delivery experience but are now looking for a new challenge and seeking a role that delivers transformational change at scale and pace. For candidates with a health background, joining the voluntary sector can offer more flexible working with high degrees of autonomy and independence. It is a dynamic sector, often leading the way with new ideas and innovative solutions. In this role you will develop a deep understanding of the needs of children, young people, and families, which will enable you to creatively design, plan and deliver outcome-focused programmes. It is a fantastic opportunity to be closer to the action, where you will see the real difference, you make to the lives of children and young people. You will need to be a driven and dynamic team player who has proven ability to support and influence project implementation and will have experience working within or alongside a range of health sectors and with a variety of health stakeholders. The role will involve the successful production of accessible reports, papers, project plans, risk assessments and management information. About us At Barnardo's we believe in children no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role. Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £45,955 to £59,085 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number B0033-24-0012 Job locations Tanners Lane Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 1QG Job description Job responsibilities This is an extremely exciting time to be joining the Barnardo's Health Directorate. The Health Team is an ambitious and dynamic team, with a focus on what Barnardo's needs to deliver to ensure we become an integrated Health & Social Care charity. Barnardo's has a new 3 year corporate strategy Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives", which identifies the need to support children and young people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing and the Health Team are integral to ensuring the success of the strategy. Job description Job responsibilities This is an extremely exciting time to be joining the Barnardo's Health Directorate. The Health Team is an ambitious and dynamic team, with a focus on what Barnardo's needs to deliver to ensure we become an integrated Health & Social Care charity. Barnardo's has a new 3 year corporate strategy Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives", which identifies the need to support children and young people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing and the Health Team are integral to ensuring the success of the strategy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification/training/equivalent relevant experience in programme management Knowledge of/understanding of any key policies/legislation/practice issues relevant to the field of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Desirable Professional qualification in the field of Mental Health Management qualification - NVQ4 or equivalent Knowledge of digital mental health, including web-based applications and apps. Experience Essential Leading programmes related to Health with multiple internal and external partners. Managing systems and budgets and control of aspects of services. Involving service users in planning/designing/implementing services. Effective engagement in external strategic relationships to achieve a common purpose and realise mutual benefits. Managing projects and ensuring compliance. Desirable Operational delivery in children and young peoples mental Health services in NHS/VSCE Working within and influencing at NHS/DHSC/VCSE/local authority level Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification/training/equivalent relevant experience in programme management Knowledge of/understanding of any key policies/legislation/practice issues relevant to the field of Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Desirable Professional qualification in the field of Mental Health Management qualification - NVQ4 or equivalent Knowledge of digital mental health, including web-based applications and apps. Experience Essential Leading programmes related to Health with multiple internal and external partners. Managing systems and budgets and control of aspects of services. Involving service users in planning/designing/implementing services. Effective engagement in external strategic relationships to achieve a common purpose and realise mutual benefits. Managing projects and ensuring compliance. Desirable Operational delivery in children and young peoples mental Health services in NHS/VSCE Working within and influencing at NHS/DHSC/VCSE/local authority level Employer details Employer name Barnardo’s Address Tanners Lane Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 1QG Employer's website https://www.barnardos.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)