Job Introduction
Bradford has established a new Children and Families Trust, commissioned by Bradford Council to deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families. This is a unique moment to help shape a new organisation with the energy of a start‑up and the expertise of a national leadership team, all focused on improving outcomes for Bradford’s children.
Our vision is simple but ambitious: For all children and young people in Bradford to be safe and able to realise their full potential.
Our purpose: To provide high‑quality services with partners that safeguard, support and promote the welfare of children, young people and families across the district.
We are now seeking a committed and motivated Family Hubs Community Engagement Co-ordinator to help us deliver high‑quality, inclusive and impactful services across our localities.
About the Role
You will play a key part in shaping and delivering outreach, open access and targeted activities within a Family Hub locality. Working closely with the Hub Manager, Family Support teams and partner organisations, you will ensure that families—especially those seldom heard or not currently accessing support—are engaged early and effectively.
This is a role for someone who thrives on community engagement, quality practice, and supporting colleagues to deliver excellent services.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Delivery
- Plan, coordinate and quality‑assure outreach, groups and open access activities across the locality.
- Develop delivery plans that engage vulnerable, seldom‑heard and non‑engaging families.
- Work with the Hub Manager and partners to assess local needs and measure impact.
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide induction, supervision and appraisal to designated staff delivering outreach and open access activities.
- Oversee workloads, involvements and episodes to ensure families receive timely, appropriate support.
- Support staff wellbeing and manage HR issues with guidance from HR and service managers.
Partnership & Safeguarding
- Work collaboratively with professionals across the locality to deliver tailored activities.
- Ensure families can be stepped up to Family Support or safeguarding services when required.
- Understand and work within legal frameworks, policies and procedures relevant to children and families
Quality & Improvement
- Contribute to quality assurance, reporting and practice development.
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date case records in line with local and national requirements.
- Support service planning, review and participation of children and families.
- Contribute to training, mentoring and supporting students, apprentices and volunteers.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and who brings both experience and leadership potential.
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent child‑related qualification).
- NVQ Level 3 considered with significant relevant experience and willingness to work towards Level 4.
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
Essential Experience
- Significant recent experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
- Experience supervising staff, students or volunteers.
- Experience delivering community engagement activities.
- Ability to communicate fluently and confidently with members of the public.
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
- we are a National Living Wage employer
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
Next Steps
For further information regarding this post please contact one of the following Family Support
Team Manager’s:
Manjit Cheema – Manjit.cheema@bradfordcft.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.
Closing Date: 12th July
Interview Date: Week commencing 20th July
