Community Resource Worker

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 currently have a part time 14.5 Hours opportunity for a Community Resource Worker. You will be supporting Social Workers to support families and children who may require temporary or ongoing help, including reviewing children's packages of short breaks. The role will require you to work directly with families and building relationships and trust with them in a safe, but fun, environment.

This really is hands on role and at the frontline of ensuring that every child has the best start in life.

Our strategic 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:

• Supervising family time arrangements
• Direct work with children
• Supporting social workers to manage non-statutory activities with children
  General support such as opening bank accounts of- ing for a passports
• Reviewing children's care packages for short breaks.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• You must hold a minimum Level 3 Diploma working with children and young people or other relevant qualifications (for example: A Relevant degree, Dip S.W, RGN, Teaching, Youth and Community etc, or equivalent as specified by the service if this is supported by 2 years' experience of working with 2 children)
• Experience – Adequate continuous experience of working with children and young people.
• Good Communication skills
• A driving licence and access to a car with Business Insurance unless a disability prevents this.

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:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent local Government pension
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure
• 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, including cost of living support
• Professional development/support and opportunities career progression

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 Charlotte Messenger via:

Email:

Closing Date: 14 December 2025

Interview Date: TBC

• Salary £28,598 - £35,412 per annum pro/rata SCP 12-24
• Job Reference bradfordcft/TP/652/421
• Contract Type Part Time / Permanent
• Closing Date 14 December, 2025
• Job Category Corporate Parenting
• Location Bradford, United Kingdom
• Posted on 28 November, 2025