Job Introduction
Child Protection Coordinator
Salary: PO5 £49,282 - £52,413 plus market supplement £2000, 12 month FTC, 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.
About the Role
It is an exciting time to consider working in the Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit as we are a settled and stable service of child protection experts who have children at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for an experienced Social Work Practitioner / Team Manager to join our team to safeguard children, including those at significant risk of harm, by assessing and managing risk and undertaking critical decision making. This will include taking professional responsibility for decision making.
This role will challenge the practice of social workers, managers and partners to raise the standard of child protection practice for vulnerable children and young people who have suffered, or are at risk of suffering significant harm and, in addition, you will provide quality assurance and support to the work of Bradford Children & Families Trust and other agencies to drive improvements in practice.
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;
- Expert knowledge and experience of the systems for child protection.
- To be professionally confident and competent in challenging standards of care and practice.
- Experience of chairing meetings.
- Experience of quality assuring the delivery of services subject to Child Protection Plans.
- Passion for ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard and listened to within child protection planning.
- To be highly organised and a good working knowledge of risk.
- Ability to co-ordinate a safe child protection plan.
- A sound knowledge of local and national policies and procedures and be up to date with research and good practice.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England.
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 including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact:
Nazia Khatoon (Team Manager) - 07582 100923 / Nazia.Khatoon@bradfordcft.org.uk
Linda Skidmore (Service Manager) - 07870 543867 / linda.skidmore@bradfordcft.org.uk
Closing Date: 21st September
Interviews: w/c 29th September 2025
