Job Introduction
Youth Justice Practitioner (X2)
Salary: Grade S01, SCPs 23 - 25 - £34,434 - £36,363
Permanent, 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.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the Role
You will work with children up to age of 18 who are at risk of coming into contact with or who have come into contact with the police/court. You will hold and manage a caseload of children with complex needs. You will complete high quality, research and evidence based holistic assessments that accurately assess levels of risk, safety and well-being.
You will co-create high quality plans. You will deliver interventions designed to keep children, victims and communities safe.
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:
Adopt a trauma informed approach, implement the child first principles and include the Voice of the Child in all of the work undertaken with children and their families
Maintain up to date, accurate, concise and purposeful case records on all children in line with the departmental policy on case recording and National Standards.
Write complex, high-quality reports and represent the Youth Justice Service at multi-agency meetings.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Level 3 qualification, preferably in a relevant field such of Criminal Justice, Psychology or Youth and Community.
- A couple of years of experience of working with children age 10 and above who present with challenging attitudes, behaviour and supporting their families OR the ability demonstrate this through transferrable skills in other roles OR have experience working within a Youth Justice Service.
- Experience of working with children and families to bring about positive change.
- Experience of/ability to undertake assessments of a child’s risk of harm to others and their own safety and well-being.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage own caseload, meet deadlines and timescales.
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
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 Sophie Halliday (sophie.halliday@bradfordcft.org.uk)
Closing Date: 12.4.26
Interviews: w/c 20.4.26
