Lead Reset Partner (18 Month Fixed Term)

About this job

Lead Reset Partner (18 Month Fixed Term)

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 & Dagenham’s 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.

There will be an opportunity to join a teams meeting Webinar for further information on the role on Tuesday, 7th July at 2pm – 3pm. Please contact Abi (details below) if you would like to be included.

Interviews for this role will take place the week commencing 27th July 2026.

The closing date for this role is Sunday, 12th July 2026.

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.

Special requirements for this post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Children’s Department of Barring Services check

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.

Additional Information

To discuss the role or arrange an informal conversation, please contact:

Dr. Jenny Taylor, Reset Clinical Director, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Jenny.taylor@resetuk.org.uk or

Abi Jordan, Reset Systemic Family Therapy and Practice Lead, abi.jordan@reset.org.uk