Afrikindness
Volunteer Head of Children's Team - Volunteer
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Volunteer Head of Children's Team - Volunteer
Lead our children and family programmes as Volunteer Head of Children's Team. Champion child wellbeing, safeguarding, and development through evidence-based, inclusive services. Perfect for children's services leaders passionate about transforming outcomes for vulnerable children and families
What difference will you make?
Children are at the heart of Afrikindness's mission. Your leadership will ensure we provide safe, effective, and transformational support that helps children thrive despite adversity. You'll shape our approach to child wellbeing, strengthen safeguarding, and build programmes that make a lasting difference to children's lives and futures.
What are we looking for?
Essential
Senior leadership experience in children's services, family support, early years, education, or youth work Deep knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice Experience designing and delivering children's programmes or interventions Strong understanding of UK safeguarding legislation and frameworks (Working Together, Keeping Children Safe in Education, etc.) Experience managing or supervising teams working with children Commitment to children's rights, participation, and voice Excellent safeguarding judgment and risk management skills Culturally sensitive and committed to equity and inclusion Warm, child-centred, and passionate about children's wellbeing
Desirable
Qualified social worker, teacher, early years professional, or equivalent Charity or nonprofit sector experience Knowledge of Bradford/Leeds children's services landscape Experience with vulnerable or marginalised children and families Understanding of neurodiversity, mental health, or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training or experience Monitoring and evaluation experience in children's services
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What will you be doing?
Strategic Leadership
Develop and lead the strategy for Afrikindness's children and family programmes Set vision, priorities, and goals aligned with organisational mission and community needs Advise senior leadership and trustees on children's services, safeguarding, and child development Champion children's rights, voice, and participation in all our work
Programme Design & Delivery
Oversee design, implementation, and quality of children's programmes and interventions Ensure programmes are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate Lead co-production and participatory approaches with children, families, and communities Monitor programme outcomes and adapt based on evaluation and feedback
Team Leadership & Development
Provide leadership, support, and supervision to children's team volunteers and coordinators Recruit, train, and develop volunteers working directly with children and families Build team capacity in child development, safeguarding, and inclusive practice Foster a positive, learning-focused team culture
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Safeguarding & Child Protection
Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding across all children's work Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to maintain robust policies and practice Lead on safer recruitment, risk assessment, and safeguarding training for children's team Respond to safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate escalation and support
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
Build relationships with schools, children's centres, local authorities, and family support organisations Represent Afrikindness in children's services networks and partnerships Identify collaboration opportunities to enhance support for children and families Engage with parents, caregivers, and community leaders to co-design services
Impact & Quality Assurance
Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning for children's programmes Ensure programmes meet quality standards and demonstrate measurable impact Use data and feedback to drive continuous improvement Contribute to funding applications with evidence and impact narratives
Advocacy & Voice
Amplify children's voices and lived experience in organisational decision-making Advocate for children's rights, wellbeing, and access to services Challenge inequalities and barriers facing children in our communities
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