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Work with us.
We are on a mission to inspire young lives and change their futures through the support we give and the values we hold.
We want all children, families and young people to become who they aspire to be and to succeed in achieving their hopes and ambitions.
Do you share that ambition?
CANW has been supporting children and young people for 130 years since the founding of Blackburn Orphanage in 1886.
We are passionate about continuing to evolve and supporting the needs of children, young people, families and communities.
Do you share that passion?
Then think about joining us at CANW. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career, or have a wealth of experience, we want to hear from you. We spend over £5 million a year to make a difference for the children and young people we support. We work with over 10,000 children, young people and families every year across the North West of England.
Current Opportunities
If you think you can help us make a difference and are interested in a challenging and rewarding role at CANW, then click on the links below to find out more about our current vacancies.
Appropriate Adult - Greater Manchester
Reference: CJ/AAGM
Location: Greater Manchester
Application Closes: Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Role Overview:
To support young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at one of the police custody suites in the Greater Manchester area, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.
Volunteering Opportunities within Business Development Team
Reference: BD/Volunteering
Location: Wilpshire (HQ)
Role Overview:
Volunteer Opportunities within our Business Development Team at Child Action Northwest
Appropriate Adult - West Mercia
Reference: VA173
Location: West Mercia
Application Closes: Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Role Overview:
To support children and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the police at West Mercia police custody suites, ensuring we are acting in the best interests of the detainee.
This is a challenging role where you will work independently alongside the police ensuring individuals are able to engage and communicate effectively whilst at their time of need.
Emotional Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
Reference: VA184
Location: Wilpshire (HQ)
Application Closes: Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Role Overview:
Emotional Health and Wellbeing (EHWB), a service with CANW, offers therapeutic interventions and support to children, young people and their families, The role involves the facilitation of one to one therapeutic interventions with children and young people aged between the ages of 5 and 18 years (25yrs SEND), the support is offered within schools or community venues. Successful candidates will be based predominantly in North Lancashire, covering Fylde, Wyre, Lancaster and Morecambe, but this role may involve the facilitation of support across the Lancashire footprint (excluding Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool). This is a rewarding opportunity, ideal for a graduate or professional to work in a supportive but challenging role, working directly with children, young people, their families and other professionals. The role requires experience of working therapeutically with children and/or young people, experience of facilitating family based evidence based interventions is also desired. It is essential for the successful candidate to have experience of safeguarding these groups, completing assessments and outcome monitoring to enable individuals to reach their potential. Family interaction and support takes place by telephone, virtually or in the school/community venue, not in home settings.
Our offer to prospective employees:
- Salaries based on national pay scales with pay rises each year
- Pension scheme, Medical Insurance
- Minimum 25 days annual leave
- Flexible working patterns where possible
- Access to counselling, cycle to work scheme, training & development