About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking and creative leader to join a new bold initiative designed to dramatically change the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in England today for the better.
Reset is an innovative and creative programme designed to break the cycle that leads vulnerable children to be deprived of their liberty because of the harm they face. It provides an intensive package of therapeutic, practical and behavioural support through an integrated model. As part of the programme, young people will have access to a Reset retreat, a short stay in Reset residential provision, and a tailored support plan
We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead on the delivery of a unique 18 month Reset pilot. You will need to be rooted in practice, with experience of working at a frontline and strategic local authority level with vulnerable adults and children. You will bring strong practice management and operational skills and be persuasive and able to recruit and motivate partners to support forward thinking and integrated service provision. You and the young people you work with will benefit from you working flexibly in line with Barking & Dagenhams flexible working policy, and you will be part of a team on-call rota.
This is a unique opportunity to support a bold, pioneering programme that is reshaping practice.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 27th July 2026.
The closing date for this role is Sunday, 12th July 2026.
Main duties of the job
About the role
The successful postholder will be responsible for the delivery of Reset to include management and supervision of the Reset partners; setting vision, priorities, and expectations to achieve positive outcomes for children and families, operational responsibility including partner/stakeholder management; ensuring the integrity and fidelity of Reset and contributing to on-going learning and development.
What you will bring
A broad range of skills, knowledge and experience gained in settings that address and challenge social exclusion. A systemic and developmental approach to working with children, families and professional networks. Confidence working across disciplines and collaborating with a wide range of professionals.Relevant experience
Your background may include intersecting experiences in social work, community development, youth work, clinical or therapeutic practice, substance misuse services, or criminal justice. We also value relevant lived experience that strengthens your understanding of the vulnerabilities affecting young people subject to Deprivation of Liberty Orders.
About us
In Barking and Dagenham, we are ambitious for our children, young people and families. Our Children's Care and Support Service is delivering a bold transformation programme to redesign practice, strengthen early intervention and ensure services are sustainable, high quality and fit for the future.
You will join a values led organisation that promotes inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement, and one that is committed to equality, diversity, wellbeing and excellent people management.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barking and Dagenham Council
Address Barking and Dagenham Council
Barking Town Hall
Barking
London
IG11 7LU
United Kingdom
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