Becht Foundation

Job Introduction

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated team in Bradford to help shape the future of young lives.

Bradford Children and Families Trust has restructured its Children in Care service to span ages 0-18, creating three new teams, totalling 10 children in care teams providing greater continuity and better outcomes for children.

Bradford is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. You'll be part of a supportive network of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children.

As we continue to grow and evolve, now is the perfect time to join us. Our recent Ofsted report acknowledges our progress, with improvements exceeding expectations ahead of time.

Our social work senior leadership team is permanent and committed to providing stability and continuity within the organisation.

Their consistent presence ensures that our strategic vision and values  are upheld, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also: 

• Collaborate with partners, identifying what children and their families need to make lasting positive change, and support children and young people to achieve permanence - whether this be in the care of the Trust, reunification with their parents or extended family.
• Support and advocate for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard in all decision making.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and work collaboratively with families to develop plans that are led by their strengths, needs, and aspirations.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Monitor and review the progress of children in care, making adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Provide emotional and practical support to children, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience.
• Work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practice.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• A DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with the Social Work England as a qualified social worker.
• A full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes - adjustments can be considered for candidates with a disability.
• Expertise in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people.
• An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• An ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.
• Experience of managing a caseload in a statutory setting, with ability to problem solve, negotiate and manage conflict.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, for positive engagement with children and families and productive relationship building in a multi-agency environment.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent local Government pension
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Carddiscounts, including cost of living support
• Professional development/support and opportunities career progression

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Carly Turpin on carly.turpin@bradfordcft.org.uk

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Job Introduction

About the Role

We’re looking for committed individuals who are passionate about putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do.

We are looking to appoint talented individuals across two of our children’s residential homes that offer care and support to children who may have complex health or behavioural needs.

One home provides long term, full time nurturing care for up to five children with disabilities and the other home offers overnight short breaks for children with disabilities, providing them with positive and fun experiences before and after school, weekends and school holidays.

Our children want someone who

• “Has a warm and caring personality.”
• “Who will play with them.”
• “Who will watch television and join in with their hobbies.”
• “Does not see the role as a job.”

As a residential practitioner, you will be a valued member of our experienced and compassionate team. This role will involve working shifts, weekends, sleep ins and bank holidays as defined by the needs of the service.

What we expect from you

• Provide a loving, safe and positive environment for our children living or staying with us.
• Be instrumental in creating a positive future for the children living with us from a social, educational and an individual approach.
• Assist with daily activities such as getting ready for the day, including school and assisting with homework where possible.
• Thinking creatively about activities that our children can get involved with and assisting with bringing this to life.
• Being aspirational for children.
• Support our children with their social and emotional needs.
• Experience working with or caring for disabled children and young people.
• Demonstrate high levels of patience and empathy.

Staff Benefits

• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Card Discounts
• Professional development/support
• Career Progression

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. 

Closing Date: 23rd December

Interview Date: 7th January

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Job Introduction

Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer (FIRO) Team Manager

Salary: Grade PO6, SCPs 40 - 43 - £51,356 - £54,495 plus £2000 market supplement, Permanent, 22.5 hours per week, Based in Sir Henry Mitchell House

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the Role

Foster for Bradford have a large cohort of foster carers, both mainstream and kinship. The review process of foster carers is undertaken by the safeguarding and reviewing service to support independence of the role.

The role will be to manage the Independent Fostering Reviewing Officers (FIROs) to ensure that the suitability of foster carers approvals is reviewed and service delivery in respect of our foster carers is of the highest quality. The role has a central responsibility for driving the FIRO service in Bradford to ensure that practice is restorative, collaborative and of a high quality. The role will have management of robust quality assurance systems to ensure that FIRO’s are maintaining oversight of the annual review process for foster carers.

Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also:

• To lead a busy team of FIRO’s ensuring that a timely, high quality reviewing service is consistently delivered across the population of foster carers by being able to communicate effectively with the team and provide a clear vision of service priorities.
• To oversee the quality assurance systems and carry out monthly fostering audits to ensure compliance with practice standards and expectations. To oversee performance data and undertake dip sampling to ensure consistency in both quantitative and qualitative information. This involves writing and presenting quality assurance reports to senior managers as required.
• Identify clear objectives for service delivery and develop and performance manage service action plans. Ensure Business plans are in place for the service and contingencies are identified so that plan objectives can be met.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• The role holder is required to have a social work qualification and equivalent knowledge gained through experience within the service area. The ability to apply knowledge and expertise to plan and enable the highest levels and standards in the delivery of work.
• In-depth knowledge of local, regional, and national issues impacting strategy and services, with the ability to stay current on developments, evaluate information, and apply insights to influence professional practice and ways of working.
• Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams, fostering a culture where everyone can achieve their potential, deliver efficient, solution-focused outcomes and maintaining an engaged, productive workforce.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Sally Craddock via email on sally.cradock@bradfordcft.org.uk or call on 07890 418360

Closing Date: 18th January 2026

Interviews: 28th and 29th January 2026 (this will include a child led interview panel)

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Job Introduction

Bradford has created a new Children and Families Trust, which has been commissioned by Bradford Council to deliver a wide range of services for children, families, and young people on their behalf. The Trust is accountable for determining how outcomes of these services are achieved and for the day-to-day running of commissioned children’s services.

The Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Business Planning is a key member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, responsible for shaping the Trust’s vision and driving delivery of strategic objectives. You will lead the development and execution of the Business Plan, annual and three-year planning cycles, and ensure compliance with council timelines. Acting as the lead policy adviser, you will provide robust analysis of complex issues, develop strategies and policies to improve organisational effectiveness, and deliver better outcomes for children and families across Bradford.

This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, influencing partnerships, and ensuring effective governance and standardisation of business planning processes. You will oversee horizon scanning, research, and policy development, contributing to service plans and identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and income generation.

You will also;

• Support the development and communication of the Trust’s strategic vision.
• Oversee the contractual relationship with the Council, leading the annual review of Service Level Agreements and producing an annual review report.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing partnerships and overseeing the delivery of key strategies, including the Trust’s accommodation strategy.
• Lead research, horizon scanning, and policy development projects to strengthen organisational resilience and position the Trust for future success.
• Lead the development of bids and business cases to support service development and delivery, working closely with the Finance team.

The Corporate Governance & Strategy Directorate plays a critical role in supporting the Trusts core activities by collectively contributing to the Trust’s overall effectiveness and efficiency, developing the Trust’s medium and long-term plans, driving good governance and risk management and ensuring that we have effective communication strategies in place.

You will need;

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in leadership, business, strategic planning, or a related discipline.
• Significant senior leadership experience with a strong focus on strategy, planning, and/or business development.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic plans and partnerships that drive organisational improvement.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, business cases, bids, and other strategic documents.
• Demonstrated success in executing strategies to achieve organisational goals and enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Skills in managing complex projects and planning cycles within defined parameters.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns effectively.

This is an exciting time to join the team that is growing and working on development and delivery of effective strategic planning aligned to the needs and aspirations of the Children and Families of Bradford.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Claire Corneille, Director of People & Talent (claire.corneille@bradfordcft.org.uk). Please note all calls will take place from 29th December onwards.

Closing Date: 11 January 2026
Assessment Centre & Interviews: 21 January 2026 

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Job Introduction

Casual Youth Workers

Bradford District Youth Services are looking to recruit a number of skilled professionals to join them in the highly respected Breaking the Cycle Project. 

Salary:

Grade JNC SCP 5 - 7 (unqualified) £13.29 - £13.63 per hour

Grade JNC 7 – 10 (qualified Level 2) £13.63 - £14.82 per hour

Grade JNC 12-15 (qualified Level 3), £15.98 - £17.60 per hour

Casual hours, Based at Highcroft Youth Centre, Shipley and working across the Bradford District

Shifts: Various hours available starting from as little as 3 – 4 hours

About the Role

District Youth Services is seeking energetic and dedicated Youth Work practitioners to support young people across Bradford District, specifically those vulnerable to and experiencing criminal exploitation.

• We are looking for resilient self-starters who are creative, proactive and able to work as part of a team around the child, working at times as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team across a range of services, including
• Education
• Youth Justice Service
• West Yorkshire Police
• Children’s Social Care
• Healthcare practitioners
• Other partners within the Exploitation Hub, Community Safety, and Bradford Safeguarding Partnership.

We are aiming to recruit a range of skilled youth work practitioners who can be strong advocates for the voice of children and young people and who are able to work flexibly in response to the individual needs.

Working hours will be varied and at times this work will take place at unsociable hours including evenings, overnights and weekends.

Our approach is underpinned by Youth Work ethics and values, rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

Our strategic vision and values

We are fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• Patience and persistence
• A can do attitude and a creative thinker
• Prepared to have, and be confident in, handling challenging conversations.
• Committed to fostering positive changes in young people’s behaviours and attitudes
• Have, or be prepared to work towards achieving, a youth work qualification at Level 2, 3 or 6

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent local Government pension
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Carddiscounts, including cost of living support
• Professional development/support and opportunities career progression

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level,  including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Heather Wilson on 07582100692 & Heather.wilson@bradfordcft.org.uk

An informal information session will be held on: 18th December 

This will not form part of the interview process but will give would be applicants opportunity to find out more about the specialist and targeted areas of work within District Youth Services. 

Closing Date: 11th January

Interviews: 19th January

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the resilience and initiative required for this critical work, we encourage you to apply.

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Job Introduction

Culture and Engagement Officer 

Salary: Grade PO1, £38,220 - £40,777 

Temporary – 12 months

37 hours per week

Hybrid – enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working 2 - 3 days in our Bradford office and the remainder working from home.

Are you ready to make a real difference?

At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are on a mission to transform our workplace culture and boost employee engagement. This is your chance to be part of that change.

As our Culture and Engagement Officer, you will help create an environment where every colleague feels valued, heard, and connected.

This is a brand-new role, which is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to life.

You will work with colleagues across the organisation, at all levels, and collaborate with external partners such as Inclusive Employers and Wellbeing of Women.

If you are independent, innovative and passionate about making a difference to workplace culture, this role is for you.

Ready to make an impact? Join us to shape a culture that empowers colleagues to improve the lives of children and families.

About the Role

Join our innovative and welcoming Organisational Development Team.

Our team has already made significant strides in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) - from establishing an EDIB Board, supporting vital staff networks, and delivering a calendar of inspiring events. Now, we are ready to take things further.

We are expanding our team to strengthen employee engagement and embed a positive, values-driven culture across the organisation. That is where you come in.

You Will:

• Champion staff voice: Support our staff networks and help roll out our new ‘Your Voice’ branding.
• Enhance engagement platforms: Contribute to the design of employee surveys and help deliver meaningful focus groups.
• Ensure voices are heard: Direct feedback to the right places and create effective feedback loops.
• Bring people together: Help organise engaging events that connect and inspire.
• Embed our values: Support culture initiatives, including developing a behaviour framework aligned to our organisational values.
• Drive EDIB forward: Assist with accreditations, EDIB Board activities, health initiatives, and Inclusion Champions.

Our strategic vision and values are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• Proven experience in delivering employee engagement initiatives, or working within an Organisational Development environment
• Sound understanding of EDIB principles and practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• A creative and forward-thinking mindset, bringing fresh ideas to drive engagement and culture
• Self-motivated and confident in working independently whilst also contributing to a collaborative team

You will also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling

For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.

When writing your personal statement, please provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the ‘About You’ section of the Job Description.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact careers@bradfordcft.org.uk.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Nassem, Organisational Development Lead, on charlotte.nassem@bradfordcft.org.uk or Dale Hipperson (Head of Organisational Development) at dale.hipperson@bradfordcft.org.uk (please note, there could be a delay in response over the festive period). 

Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026

Interviews: Monday 12 January 2026

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Job Introduction

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the Role

As Procurement Business Partner Lead, you will be the Trust’s expert in commissioning and procurement, leading the full procurement lifecycle to ensure value for money, quality outcomes, and meaningful social impact. Your leadership will embed best practices, drive innovation, and support the Trust’s ambition to deliver outstanding services.

The post holder will support the Trust in the management of the commissioning cycle, through the provision of best practice procurement, including e-procurement solutions.

Ensuring delivery of the Trust’s objectives in a compliant manner and to the highest possible professional standards, complying with all aspects of relevant legislation and public accountability requirements.

They will be accountable for the delivery of specific strategic procurement projects, and support the development and delivery of service strategies and objectives.

Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also:

• Lead and manage complex, high-value procurement programmes from market engagement through to contract award.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, supporting the development of robust business cases and outcome-focused service specifications.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU procurement legislation, championing governance and continuous improvement.
• Drive social value and sustainability through procurement, identifying opportunities to benefit local communities.
• Develop and implement contract management and supplier relationship strategies for critical contracts.
• Collaborate across the Trust and with external partners to shape innovative, value-driven procurement approaches.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent), or actively working towards it.
• Proven experience leading procurement, commissioning, or commercial projects.
• In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead several projects simultaneously.
• The job role will require working outside of normal office hours to attend meetings.
• The job role may require travel between different local sites.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent local Government pension
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Carddiscounts, including cost of living support
• Professional development/support and opportunities career progression

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment .   

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. 

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Neil Hardwick Neil.hardwick@bradfordcft.org.uk

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Interviews: TBC

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Job Introduction

Personal Advisor- Care Leavers Service

Pay: Band 8 / S01 - £31,022 - £36,363

18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Bradford 

About Bradford Children and Families Trust

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 with a clear mission: to transform the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. This is a bold ambition, one that requires dedication, determination, and resilience.

With a new Chief Executive, a strong Senior Leadership Team, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families, we are on the right trajectory. Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months confirm that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded. We know there is still work to do, but we are confident in our progress and committed to getting it right.

Working for Bradford Children and Families Trust means joining a passionate team in a city rich in diversity and culture. We work collaboratively with partners to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Here, you can make a real difference, helping shape services that meet the needs of Bradford families and improve life chances for children and young people.

We believe families are the experts in their own lives, and listening to their voices is central to everything we do. That is why we have invested in our Voice and Participation Service to ensure children, care leavers and families are actively involved in shaping the support they receive. Our aspiration is that all service development is co-produced with those who matter most.

We are also committed to becoming a restorative and relational organisation. For over a year, we have partnered with the Leeds Relational Practice Centre and renowned expert Mark Finnis to embed relational practice across our workforce. Through conferences, workshops, and leadership development, we are building a shared understanding of what this means for children, care leavers and families and we are excited about the journey ahead.

  About the Care Leavers Service

Care-experienced young people face significant challenges as they transition from care to independence, often leaving home at a much earlier age and without the consistent family support their peers enjoy. Many have experienced trauma, instability, and adversity, which can impact their confidence and opportunities. Sadly, care-experienced young people are statistically more likely to face poorer long-term outcomes compared to their peers: they are less likely to be in education, employment, or training, and more likely to experience homelessness, long-term mental health difficulties, and involvement in the criminal justice system.

At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are committed to changing this narrative by reducing barriers, enhancing strengths, and increasing opportunities for care-experienced young people to succeed and thrive. We celebrate their resilience, skills, and achievements, and work to empower them through meaningful relationships, trust, and consistent support.

To support this ambition, Bradford Children and Families Trust is expanding its Care Leavers Service as part of a planned development to strengthen resources and enhance support for care-experienced young people. This includes creating a new team, increasing the number of Personal Advisors, Managers, and Practice Supervisors to ensure we deliver the highest quality support, be the best possible corporate parent we can, and provide consistent care and guidance as children and young people transition from care to independence.

Our service is built on strong foundations: a permanent and experienced management team, high levels of permanent staff, low staff turnover, and a culture of high-quality support and supervision. This stability enables us to continue to develop standards and provide a reflective, learning environment where staff and young people can thrive

We want young people leaving care to feel loved and cared about and to know that we have high aspirations for their future. If you believe this too, believe that you can be that caring person for young people leaving care and make a positive impact on their lives, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape a brighter future for Bradford’s care leavers.

About the Role 

Personal Advisors play a vital role in our commitment to care-experienced young people. We believe children in care and care-experienced young people should be treated as we would our own children, provided with consistent care, guidance, and support to help them succeed in adult life. This means building strong, trusting relationships, empowering young people to make informed choices, and ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Personal Advisors are consistent, trusted adults for care-experienced young people. They provide emotional support, guidance, and advocacy, helping young people overcome challenges, celebrate achievements, and build the confidence and skills they need to succeed and thrive in adulthood.

They work closely with children in care and young people who have left care to plan for their future and achieve their ambitions. Central to this is the creation of a pathway plan, which sets out their rights, entitlements, and the support required to thrive as adults. These plans take a holistic approach, covering education, training, employment, health, housing, and social needs. Importantly, they are not just about meeting needs, they focus on creating opportunities, enhancing strengths, and celebrating resilience, skills, and achievements.

Personal Advisors are practical problem-solvers and strong advocates. They help young people develop essential life skills such as budgeting, managing bills, running a home, cooking, and shopping. They support access to education and training, assist in securing employment opportunities, and ensure young people receive the right health and wellbeing support. They also help with housing arrangements, building positive relationships, and connecting young people to community resources, providing consistent care and guidance every step of the way.

About You

Personal Advisors must be empathetic and able to connect with young people, building strong, trusting relationships through active listening and genuine care. They need to understand the challenges that leaving care can present for children in care and care-experienced young people and demonstrate compassion and commitment in supporting them through this transition.

To succeed in this role, you will need confidence, proactivity, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of multi-agency partners to ensure young people receive the support and care they need.

You should be passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, resourceful and tenacious in securing the services and opportunities that enable them to thrive and driven to achieve the best possible outcomes for their future.

The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with children in care, care-experienced young people or care leavers. Experience in related fields such as homelessness, youth work, youth justice, residential care, or adult services is also highly valued.

We also recognise the importance of lived experience and welcome applications from individuals who have themselves experienced care. Your insight and understanding can make a real difference in shaping positive outcomes for young people.

What We are Looking For

• G.C.S.E (or equivalent) Mathematics grade C and English grade C
• Experience of working directly with children, young people and families and hold an NVQ Level 4 in childcare/ Youth work or related field or considerable work-based experience in a similar field. Candidates without a Level 4 qualification must commit to completing this qualification in the first 12 months of appointment.
• Experience in related fields such as homelessness, youth work, youth justice, residential care, or adult services is valuable.
• Ability to build trusting and supporting relationships with young people.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of adolescent development and an understanding of leaving care legislation and leaving care rights and entitlements.
• Admin skills
• Ability to author reports, prepare plans and maintain accurate and clear casework records.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• A driving licence and access to a car with business Insurance unless a disability prevents this.

Benefits of working for Bradford Children and Families Trust

• Enhanced annual leave: 31 days rising to 34 (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Local Government pension contributions.
• Competitive salary and structured pay progression.
• Flexible working and hybrid options (subject to service needs).
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Want to Know More?

If you’d like more information about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust, please contact:
Service Manager Jon Nevill or Cairine Doyle-Morrill
 Jonathan.Nevill@bradfordcft.org.uk | cairine.morrill@bradfordcft.org.uk

Job Profile: see attached.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English. The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, especially underrepresented groups like disabled individuals, care experience, and minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives are important to us.

We strive to ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible. If you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please contact us and we can discuss how we can support you.

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Job Introduction

Practice Supervisor – Care Leavers Service

Salary: PO4 £46,142 - £49,142 + £3000 annual Retention Payment

18 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Location: Bradford

About Bradford Children and Families Trust

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 with a clear mission: to transform the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. This is a bold ambition, one that requires dedication, determination, and resilience.

With a new Chief Executive, a strong Senior Leadership Team, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families, we are on the right trajectory. Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months confirm that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded. We know there is still work to do, but we are confident in our progress and committed to getting it right.

Working for Bradford Children and Families Trust means joining a passionate team in a city rich in diversity and culture. We work collaboratively with partners to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Here, you can make a real difference, helping shape services that meet the needs of Bradford families and improve life chances for children and young people.

We believe families are the experts in their own lives, and listening to their voices is central to everything we do. That is why we have invested in our Voice and Participation Service to ensure children, care leavers and families are actively involved in shaping the support they receive. Our aspiration is that all service development is co-produced with those who matter most.

We are also committed to becoming a restorative and relational organisation. For over a year, we have partnered with the Leeds Relational Practice Centre and renowned expert Mark Finnis to embed relational practice across our workforce. Through conferences, workshops, and leadership development, we are building a shared understanding of what this means for children, care leavers and families and we are excited about the journey ahead.

About the Care Leavers Service

Care-experienced young people face significant challenges as they transition from care to independence, often leaving home at a much earlier age and without the consistent family support their peers enjoy. Many have experienced trauma, instability, and adversity, which can impact their confidence and opportunities. Sadly, care-experienced young people are statistically more likely to face poorer long-term outcomes compared to their peers: they are less likely to be in education, employment, or training, and more likely to experience homelessness, long-term mental health difficulties, and involvement in the criminal justice system.

At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are committed to changing this narrative by reducing barriers, enhancing strengths, and increasing opportunities for care-experienced young people to succeed and thrive. We celebrate their resilience, skills, and achievements, and work to empower them through meaningful relationships, trust, and consistent support.

To support this ambition, Bradford Children and Families Trust is expanding its Care Leavers Service as part of a planned development to strengthen resources and enhance support for care-experienced young people. This includes creating a new team, increasing the number of Personal Advisors, Managers, and Practice Supervisors to ensure we deliver the highest quality support, be the best possible corporate parent we can, and provide consistent care and guidance as children and young people transition from care to independence.

Our service is built on strong foundations: a permanent and experienced management team, high levels of permanent staff, low staff turnover, and a culture of high-quality support and supervision. This stability enables us to continue to develop practice standards and provide a reflective, learning environment where staff and young people can thrive

We want young people leaving care to feel loved and cared about and to know that we have high aspirations for their future. If you believe this too, believe that you can be that caring person for young people leaving care and make a positive impact on their lives, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape a brighter future for Bradford’s care leavers.

About the Role

 As a Practice Supervisor, you will:

• Drive high standards of practice to help care leavers thrive.
• Support Personal Advisors and social workers through coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision.
• Contribute to Bradford’s Care Leavers Local Offer and develop expertise in areas such as supporting separated child migrants and care leavers at risk of exploitation.
• Focus on practice development rather than holding a caseload.
• Collaborate with service managers and the Principal Social Worker to deliver training, quality assurance, and practice improvement initiatives.
• This role is ideal for experienced social workers aspiring to progress into management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Practice Educator and mentor for Personal Advisors, social workers, ASYEs, and students.
• Provide reflective supervision and practice observations.
• Drive quality assurance through audits and dip sampling.
• Deliver training and practice development activities.
• Co-allocate complex work and champion best practice.
• Collaborate with partners and contribute to performance oversight.

What We are Looking For

• A qualified social worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) registered with Social Work England.
• Completed Practice Educator Level 1 or 2 (or willingness to work towards this).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for multi-agency collaboration.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, policy, and practice relevant to care leavers.
• Ability to act as a consultant on complex cases and lead on challenging assessments.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to improving outcomes for care leavers.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (unless exempt due to disability).

Benefits

• Annual retention payment (paid monthly, reviewed annually).
• Enhanced annual leave: 31 days rising to 34 (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Local Government pension contributions.
• Competitive salary and structured pay progression.
• Flexible working and hybrid options (subject to service needs).
• Paid Social Work England registration fees.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Want to Know More?

If you’d like more information about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust, please contact:

Service Manager Jon Nevill or Cairine Doyle-MorrillJonathan.Nevill@bradfordcft.org.uk | cairine.morrill@bradfordcft.org.uk

Job Profile: see attached.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English. The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, especially underrepresented groups like disabled individuals, care experience, and minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives are important to us.

We strive to ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible. If you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please contact us and we can discuss how we can support you.

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Job Introduction

Team Manager – Care Leavers Service

18 Month Fixed Term Contract 

About Bradford Children and Families Trust

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 with a clear mission: to transform the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. This is a bold ambition, one that requires dedication, determination, and resilience.

With a new Chief Executive, a strong Senior Leadership Team, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families, we are on the right trajectory. Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months confirm that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded. We know there is still work to do, but we are confident in our progress and committed to getting it right.

Working for Bradford Children and Families Trust means joining a passionate team in a city rich in diversity and culture. We work collaboratively with partners to ensure families receive the right support at the right time. Here, you can make a real difference, helping shape services that meet the needs of Bradford families and improve life chances for children and young people.

We believe families are the experts in their own lives, and listening to their voices is central to everything we do. That is why we have invested in our Voice and Participation Service to ensure children, care leavers and families are actively involved in shaping the support they receive. Our aspiration is that all service development is co-produced with those who matter most.

We are also committed to becoming a restorative and relational organisation. For over a year, we have partnered with the Leeds Relational Practice Centre and renowned expert Mark Finnis to embed relational practice across our workforce. Through conferences, workshops, and leadership development, we are building a shared understanding of what this means for children, care leavers and families and we are excited about the journey ahead.

About the Care Leavers Service

Care-experienced young people face significant challenges as they transition from care to independence, often leaving home at a much earlier age and without the consistent family support their peers enjoy. Many have experienced trauma, instability, and adversity, which can impact their confidence and opportunities. Sadly, care-experienced young people are statistically more likely to face poorer long-term outcomes compared to their peers: they are less likely to be in education, employment, or training, and more likely to experience homelessness, long-term mental health difficulties, and involvement in the criminal justice system.

At Bradford Children and Families Trust, we are committed to changing this narrative by reducing barriers, enhancing strengths, and increasing opportunities for care-experienced young people to succeed and thrive. We celebrate their resilience, skills, and achievements, and work to empower them through meaningful relationships, trust, and consistent support.

To support this ambition, Bradford Children and Families Trust is expanding its Care Leavers Service as part of a planned development to strengthen resources and enhance support for care-experienced young people. This includes creating a new team, increasing the number of Personal Advisors, Managers, and Practice Supervisors to ensure we deliver the highest quality support, be the best possible corporate parent we can, and provide consistent care and guidance as children and young people transition from care to independence.

We are looking for passionate and experienced Team Managers to join our leadership team in the Leaving Care Service. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future for children in care and care-experienced young people aged 16–25 years, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centred support.

Our service is built on strong foundations: a permanent and experienced management team, high levels of permanent staff, low staff turnover, and a culture of high-quality support and supervision. This stability enables us to continue to develop standards and provide a reflective, learning environment where staff and young people can thrive.

We want young people leaving care to feel loved and cared about and to know that we have high aspirations for their future. If you believe this too, believe that you can be that caring person for young people leaving care and make a positive impact on their lives, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape a brighter future for Bradford’s care leavers.

About the Role

As a Team Manager in the Care Leavers Service, you will play a key part in promoting independence, driving positive outcomes, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children in care and care experienced young people. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team of Social workers, Personal Advisors and Practice Supervisors, ensuring excellent relational and restorative practice and consistent support for children in care and care-experienced young people. You will provide high-quality supervision, drive performance, and champion a culture of learning and improvement across the service.

The service is looking to recruit two managers to the service. One team manager will be lead a team of personal advisors and the other leading a specialist team of social workers and personal advisors supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in care and care leavers. As such, we are especially interested in hearing from social work practitioners with a background working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team to deliver outstanding pathway planning and support for care-experienced young people.
• Ensure pathway planning, care planning for children in care is delivered in line with statutory legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Oversee risk and vulnerability management, ensuring robust plans are in place to safeguard children and empower young people.
• Ensuring asylum seeking children in care have the best possible support in care and leaving care including access to the immigration, advocacy and therapeutic support they need to be settled and thrive.
• Ensuring pathway planning and care planning are robust, aspirational, and focused on improving outcomes for children in care and care leavers.
• Driving planning, outcomes, quality assurance and practice improvement through audits, observations, and reflective supervision.
• Supporting the development of the Care Leavers Local Offer and contributing to service-wide initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure young people receive the support they need.
• Strong decision-making skills and the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic setting.
• Champion staff development and wellbeing and contribute to the development of our learning culture.
• Contribute to service development and innovation, helping shape strategies that make a real difference.

What We are Looking For

You will be a confident and proactive social worker manager with a strong commitment to relational practice and corporate parenting principles. You will have:

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in children’s social care, including work with children in care and care-experienced young people.
• Depth of knowledge and experience in respect of safeguarding and permanency planning
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, providing high-quality supervision and support.
• Strong relationship building, communication and partnership-working skills.
• A passion for improving outcomes and reducing disadvantage for care-experienced young people.

Benefits 

• Annual retention payment (paid monthly, reviewed annually).
• Enhanced annual leave: 31 days rising to 34 (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Local Government pension contributions.
• Competitive salary and structured pay progression.
• Flexible working and hybrid options (subject to service needs).
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Want to Know More?

If you’d like more information about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust, please contact:
Service Manager Jon Nevill or Cairine Doyle-Morrill
Jonathan.Nevill@bradfordcft.org.uk | cairine.morrill@bradfordcft.org.uk

Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday the 29th of January.

Job Profile: see attached.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English. The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, especially underrepresented groups like disabled individuals, care experience, and minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives are important to us.

We strive to ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible. If you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please contact us and we can discuss how we can support you.

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Job Introduction

Bradford Children and Families Trust are looking for an Experienced, Innovative and Dedicated permanent Team Manager for the Children’s Complex Health and Disabilities Team to drive our services forward and to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of Children and Young People in Bradford becomes a reality.

You will have a passion and drive to ensure children are at the heart of all we do. You will practice within a relational and restorative culture of continuous learning and reflective practice that inspires staff to give their best in their roles.

If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you!

The full time position will be based at Shipley Town Hall in Bradford.

About Us

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to bring a step change in the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.

Our purpose is clear - to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under our Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition. Our Ofsted monitoring visits over the past 18 months, evidence that we are on the right trajectory and that significant improvements have been made and are being embedded. This means that the children and families we come in to contact with are having a better experience with the right support being offered at the right time. We are not sitting on our laurels and know that there is still a lot of work to do but there is a solid commitment to getting this right.

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. We cannot do this alone and have strong, collaborative working relationships with our partners. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive. Our workforce is unwavering in their pursuit to give the best possible services to those who need support.

We have invested in our services to ensure that we are the best we can be. We have and continue to invest in our Early Help services so that we are reaching as many people as possible who need support to prevent things escalating into statutory services; this includes the development of a Family Help Team who offer intensive support to families.

Families are the experts in their own lives and we need to listen to what they have to say; to that end, we have also invested in our voice and participation service to support children and families to have a voice in what happens next and our aspiration is that all our development is co-produced with those who need our support in their lives.

We are striving to ensure that we are a restorative and relational organisation and have been working with Leeds Relational Practice Centre for over 12 months, they will continue to work with us for the next 12 months, working with our leaders, managers and workforce so that we all have a shared understanding of what this means for children and families. We have invested in conferences and workshops led by Mark Finnis who is a renowned expert in this field.

Our ASYE academy is well established, and we have a high number of applicants who want to have the dedicated support the academy offers during the full 1 months of the ASYE programme; those who have gone through the academy have felt supported through dedicated practice educators, the learning and development offer and the experience of those delivering. We are committed to the ongoing development of all our workforce.

About the Role

The Children’s Complex Health and Disabilities Team is a specialist social work team working with children and young people with severe and profound disabilities and their families. The team is well established and experienced with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service.

The team provides assessment, support and services to ensure that the children and young people they work with are safe and reach their full potential. They provide support to children and their families in need, support where there are safeguarding concerns and work with children in our care.

You’ll know how to keep everyone in your team energised and focused on doing the right thing for the children of Bradford.

Managing a team of professional Social Workers and Community Resource Workers, you’ll help us achieve our aim of delivering outcomes for the children, young people, and families of Bradford. It’s about showing strong leadership, driving continuous improvement, and putting the needs of children first, always.

Here in Bradford, we lead from the front, and we know our most valuable resource is our staff, helping us to meet the needs of our communities. We have built a strong culture of listening to our staff and involving them to ensure every child receives the right help.

Bradford is a great place to build your career. You’ll receive an extensive training and support package that will help you develop as a professional, a manageable caseload that will enable you to make a difference and the backing of a supportive leadership team.

Bradford in split into four localities, Bradford East, Bradford, South, Bradford West and Keighley and Shipley. We are recruiting for Team Managers across the localities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 6 social workers of differing levels, a practice supervisor and a community resource worker
• Supporting social workers to help and support families while managing and reducing risk
• Offering reflective supervision to workers, both child focused and personal
• Supporting progression of your workers and tackling performance issues when needed.
• Performance monitoring of your team through audit activity, reflective group supervision and quality assurance activity.
• Undertake audit activity and disseminate identified learning.
• Undertake practice development projects with those who use our services, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Attendance at relevant partner agency meetings and service manager meetings.
• Implementing and supporting change within the team and offering a supportive and nurturing leadership style
• Chairing multi-agency meetings and making decisions linked to a thorough understanding of safeguarding thresholds.

About You

• Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with the Social Work England as a qualified social worker, with at least four years post qualifying experience.
• Be registered with Social Work England (Formerly HCPC) as a qualified Social Worker
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experienced and expert in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people.
• An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Passionate about the development of others
• Embrace change and strive for excellent practice placing children and young people at the heart of decision making; you have experience of tackling the most complex needs with enthusiasm, drive, and determination.
• An experience and understanding of relevant statutory and legal requirements to safeguard children and young people

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually)
• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

Want to Know More

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust feel free to contact Kasem Khan at kasem.khan@bradfordcft.org.uk or David Stephens at david.stephens@bradford.org.uk

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

Interviews will take place on 21 January 2026

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Job Introduction

Finance Manager

Salary: Grade PO5 – PO6, SCPs 38 - 43 - £49,282 - £54,495, Permanent, 37 hours per week, Based in Bradford

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the Role

Are you looking for a new, varied Financial Management role? Do you enjoy supporting departments with budget management and forecasting, whilst also taking responsibility for organisational Cashflow, VAT, PAYE, External/Internal Audit etc?

Bradford Children & Families Trust Ltd was incorporated in 2023 to supply Childrens Services to Bradford Council. It is a company limited by guarantee and trades independently of the council.

We are recruiting a Finance Manager (CCAB Accountant) to assist the Director of Finance with the Corporate Finances of the business. The Trust operates independently of the Council with its own bank account, accounting system and corporate governance. Annual turnover is more than £230m with income primarily derived from the Contract with the Council.

Our strategic vision and values are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. 

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Significant experience in leading and delivering year end Statutory Accounts and Audit, Companies House filing, VAT (including partial exemption), outsourced payroll, pensions and PAYE, Corporation Tax, Cashflow management and all other aspects of a day-to-day finance function in a commercial environment
• Authorised user of the Corporate bank account and Corporate purchase card process
• Reporting to and supporting Executive Management and Audit Committee as required together with working with colleagues in the Council
• Experience of supporting and mentoring staff
• Experience of Business Partnering in advising budget holders and supporting budgeting and forecasting

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:

• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
• Excellent Local Government pension
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.

Closing Date: 25th January

Interviews: 3rd February

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