Community Resource Worker

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Salary progression structure

Carer and parental policies

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Occupational Health & confidentialCoun

Career development

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust in Keighley/Shipley invites applications for a full-time Community Resource Worker (37 hours per week). Hybrid working arrangements and a Grade L3, SCPs 12-24 salary (£28,598–£35,412) apply.

The role supports Social Workers to assist families and children who need help, at the frontline of ensuring every child has the best start in life. The organisation emphasises equality of opportunity and aims to deliver change in Bradford’s diverse city context.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Level 3 Diploma working with children and young people or other relevant qualifications (e.g. a relevant degree, Dip SW, RGN, Teaching, Youth & Community) or equivalent with 2 years' experience with children.
• Experience – Adequate continuous experience of working with children and young people.
• A driving licence and access to a car with Business Insurance unless a disability prevents this.

Responsibilities

• 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 or applying for passports
• Deliver direct work with parents to support budgeting, routines, boundaries, and healthy relationships

Skills

Experience with children and young ppl

Building relationships with families

Education

Level 3 Diploma working with children and young people

Relevant degree / Dip SW / RGN etc

Tools

Driving licence & business insured car

Job description

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Location:

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Category:

Localities & IFD

Region / Division:

Bradford

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Job Introduction

Community Resource Worker

Salary: Grade L3, SCPs 12 - 24 - £28,598 - £35,412, Permanent, 37 hours per week, Based in Keighley and Shipley, Hybrid working arrangements

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 full time 37 Hours opportunity for a Community Resource Worker in Keighley and Shipley Children’s and Family Service.You will besupportingSocial Workers tosupportfamilies and children who may require temporary or ongoing help.The role will require you to work directly with families and building relationships andtrustwith them.

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

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fosteringtrust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also:

• Supervising family time arrangements


• Direct work with children


• Supportingsocial workers to manage non-statutory activities with children


• Generalsupportsuch as opening bank accounts of applying for a passports


• Deliver direct work with parents to support in areas such as, budgeting, establishing routines and boundaries, and healthy relationships.

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.


• 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)


• Competitive salary and pay progression structure


• Supportivecarer and parental policies


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave


• Access to Occupational Health andconfidentialcounselling services


• Professional development/supportand 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.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.