Job Introduction
Family Time Contact Supervisors
Salary: Grade Band 6, SCPs 7 - 11 - £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 permanent
3 x 37 hours per week and 4 x 18.5 hours per week – to be work flexibly to meet the needs of the families during our busiest period between 2pm – 6pm.
Based in Owlet Family Centre / Burnett Fields Family Centre
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 looking to recruit Family Time Contact Supervisors to help support families our Family Time Service for Children of Bradford placed within the district and for those placed outside of the district.
We are particularly interested in those who are open to working evening, weekends and school holidays.
Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-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.
You’ll also:
As a Family Time Contact Supervisor, you will ensure that children and families are warmly welcomed, supported, and safeguarded during family time sessions. Sessions may take place in family centres, community settings, or other appropriate venues both within and outside the district, as directed by managers and social workers involved in the child’s care.
You will be responsible for transporting children to and from family time sessions when required, ensuring their safety, comfort, and emotional wellbeing throughout.
You will bring an open-minded, flexible, and caring approach to working with children, parents, and other family members attending supervised contact. The service is committed to providing a happy, positive, and child-focused experience, and you will play a key role in ensuring children feel safe, valued, and heard.
You will actively support parents and family members to maintain and develop positive relationships with their children, helping sessions to be meaningful and nurturing for everyone involved.
During family time sessions, you will:
- Support appropriate and positive interactions between children and their families
- Intervene sensitively when necessary to prevent conflict or manage risk
- Prioritise the child’s emotional wellbeing and safety at all times
- Ensure sessions remain child-focused and reflect the voice and lived experience of the child
- Accurately record observations, incidents, and outcomes in line with service requirements
- Your work will contribute directly to promoting safe, supportive family relationships and positive experiences for children and young people.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A relevant Level 3 professional qualification related to working with children, young people and families, and evidence of on-going CPD.
- Adequate recent experience of working directly with children, young people, and parents.
- You must be able to travel between venues and work evenings and weekends as required.
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.
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 Debbie Harrison – debra.harrison@bradfordcft.org.uk or 07483454249
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026
