Job Description

Job Introduction

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


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 Card discounts, 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 .

Salary

JNC SCP 5 - 15 - 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

Job Reference

bradfordcft/TP/653/435

Contract Type

Casual

Closing Date

11 January, 2026

Job Category

Early Help & Transformation

Location

Bradford, United Kingdom *

Posted on

12 December, 2025