Job Introduction
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district.
Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality by providing high-quality services with our partners that help safeguard, support, and promote the welfare of our children, young people, and their families.
Our vision is for our children and young people to be safe and be able to realise their full potential.
We’ve come a long way but still have much to do. It’s an interesting, exciting time to join, there are many opportunities to shape the new service and have the chance to make a real, tangible difference to our children and families lives.
So, if you’re up for the challenge and want an opportunity to make a real impact we’d love to hear from you!
East Locality
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.
East Children and Families Service
As a service we pride ourselves on being kind, friendly, and supportive. You will support social workers with manageable caseloads and receive support from experienced leaders at all levels.
About the role
We are looking for a permanent, full time team manager/s to join our East children and families service. You will lead a team of 7 qualified social workers and alternatively qualified workers supported by a practice supervisor. You will confidently provide advice and support, supervision, audit and quality assurance of assessment, care planning, and review to ensure intervention has a positive impact on our children and their families. You will ensure high performance of the team and intervention that is timely and effective, and support is provided at the right threshold at the right time.
About you
As an experienced or aspiring manager you will identify with Bradford Children and Families values and practice approach; displaying confidence in your ability to manage risk, lead by example, be solution focused and resilient. You will have insight into trauma informed, relational, restorative practice. You will display excellent relationship building and communication skills, an ability to develop others, a commitment to continued professional development, and in-depth knowledge of key legislation, guidance, regulations, and frameworks.
Benefits:
- Excellent pension with 15.2% employer contribution
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- 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
- Professional development/support
- Career progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 31 days and rises to max of 34 days with service. (plus, public holidays)
- Social Worker Registration fees paid
- Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need
For an informal confidential discussion about the role please contact Jenny Kenny, Service Manager, jenny.kenny@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.
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English. The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
