Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Bradford Multi-Agency Integrated Front Door sitting within the Children and Families Trust.



The Integrated Front Door is a point of contact for members of the public or professionals who have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person.



The aim of the Specialist Practitioner within the Integrated Front Door (IFD) is to provide relevant information and health expertise in order to contribute to the multi-agency safeguarding responses to calls coming into the IFD.

Therefore, applicants should:

have significant safeguarding experience of working across the local health economy and with partner agencies



have excellent communication and interpersonal skills



be able to analyse and evaluate complex information and assess the level of risk posed to children and young people



be able to advise partner agencies about the health needs and risks of children and young people.



The successful applicant will be line managed by the Head of Safeguarding in BDCFT, but will be hosted within the Children and Families Trust.



The aim of the Integrated Front Door (IFD) is to improve multi-agency

safeguarding responses and to promote the welfare of children and young people through the timely exchange of proportionate and accurate information following an enquiry by any professional, member of the public or voluntary agency. The post holder will be integral to this aim.

To contribute to the effective safeguarding of children as part of the IFD team, through provision of health expertise, information and advice to inform safeguarding multi-agency discussions and decision making. Analysis of health information in relation to safeguarding risk and mitigation to inform the best child/family outcomes. To collate health data and intelligence to inform population needs and service delivery requirements.

Closing date:

10th November 2025

Shortlisting:

12th November 2025

Interviews:

19th November 2025

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.