Job Description

Job Introduction

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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

We are recruiting a Parenting Worker to be based in the East Family Hub area which is part of our Prevention and Early Help Service.


The parenting teams provide a range of evidence-based programmes to groups of parents in settings across the district.


As well as having excellent skills and experience of working with parents, you will also be confident in working with other agencies. You will also be a flexible and positive team member.

You will need:

NVQ 3 or Diploma 3, in Health & Social Care, including knowledge regarding children's development, or equivalent child related qualification GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Equivalent must include work based assessed competencies working with children and families. Recent experience of working with vulnerable children and young people and their families including the delivery of evidenced-based programmes with groups families. Evidence of training in, and responding to safeguarding issues. Have a full driving licence and access to a car

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

Next Steps


For further information regarding this post please contact Samantha Gamble samantha.gamble@bradfordcft.org.uk


Closing Date - 30 November 2025


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.

Salary

26,403 - 28,142 per annum Band 6

Job Reference

bradfordcft/TP/652/414

Contract Type

Full Time / Permanent

Closing Date

30 November, 2025

Job Category

Early Help & Transformation

Location

Bradford, United Kingdom *

Posted on

17 November, 2025