The Children's Society is a leading national charity, driven by the belief that every child deserves a good childhood. We provide vital help and understanding for those forgotten children who face the greatest danger, discrimination or disadvantage in their daily lives; children who are unable to find the support they need anywhere else. Our network of projects helps over 50,000 children and their families each year. Through our pioneering research and influential campaigning, we defend, safeguard and protect the childhood of all children.

Our direct action supports children in trouble with the law, guiding them away from a cycle of crime and custody. We work with children who are forced to run away from home or care, protecting them from abuse, crime and prostitution on the streets. We ensure that disabled children are protected and are given the choices that other children enjoy. We help refugee children rebuild their lives in new communities, surrounded and supported by friends. And we are expanding our work with young carers, children whose parents misuse alcohol or drugs and with traveller children.

Our headquarters are located in Margery Street, London WC1, although many of our staff are based either at our projects and regional offices across England, or work from home.

Our actions are guided by Christian values and the unconditional belief in the worth and importance of all children. However, we strongly encourage applications from all those who share our goals and can bring diversity and richness to our organisation, whatever their faith or cultural background.

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