Job Introduction
Parenting Worker - 1x 30 hr post
Temporary until 31st March 2027. If permanent hours become available in that time, you would be offered them.
Office based – Reevy Hill Family Hub
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 South 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.
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.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience of delivery of groups or evidenced-based programmes with families.
- To communicate clearly and professionally
- To be proactive, organised, and passionate about improving outcomes for children.
- Evidence of training in and responding to safeguarding issues.
- Have a full driving licence and access to a car
- NVQ 3 or Diploma level 3, in Health & Social Care, or equivalent related qualification
- Knowledge regarding children’s development, parenting and group work principles
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Recent experience of working with adults, parents or children.
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.
For further information regarding this post please contact Eve.Remington@bradfordcft.org.uk or Natalie Feather Natalie.feather@bradfordcft.org.uk
Closing Date: 12th July
Interview dates – 23rd July
