Keyworker - Supporting Families

Bradford YMCA; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Comprehensive induction and training

Opportunities for internal progression

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave rising to 28

Job Share considered

Job summary

Bradford YMCA is seeking a dynamic part-time role within the Children, Young People and Families team. You will deliver whole family work and one-to-one support with children, young people and parents across homes, schools and community settings.

The post offers flexible hours (22.5 to 30 hours/week) with travel across the Bradford area, ongoing training, and access to development opportunities within a supportive YMCA environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering holistic support to children, young people (0–19) and families.
• Ability to work in diverse settings including homes, schools and community venues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver whole family work and one-to-one work with children, young people and parents.
• Support improved outcomes across early years development, health and family relationships.
• Work across community settings with travel where required.

Skills

Child & youth work

Experience in paid/voluntary roles

Holistic family support

Education

Health and Social Care (L3)

Job description

Part Time hours of 22.5 or up to 30 hours per week

Job Reference – BRAD46

If you are looking for a meaningful job, a caring, progressive work environment and an opportunity to reach your fullest potential, consider a career with the YMCA. We are seeking individuals who are inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives and therefore communities. We are all about creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working with us means helping children, young people and families at all levels of ability, from all walks of life, to develop their self-esteem and potential in new ways.

The role

We are looking to appoint a dynamic individual to join our Children, Young People and Families team to deliver whole family work and one2one work with children, young people and parents in a variety of settings including family homes, schools, youth and community settings.

Keyworkers will support families to achieve the following outcomes:

• Good early years development
• Improved mental and physical health
• Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance use
• Improved family relationships
• Children safe from abuse and exploitation
• Crime prevention and tackling crime
• Safe from domestic abuse
• Financial stability

About you

Are you inspired by playing an important role in changing people’s lives? Do you have experience of working to holistically address identified needs of children/young people aged 0-19 in paid or voluntary capacity and a minimum L3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent? Interested in applying?

To the successful candidate we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Comprehensive induction and essential training courses provided relating to the job role
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (excluding bank holidays)
• The post holder must be aware of equal opportunity principles and comply with the YMCA Bradford equal opportunity procedures.
• Job Share will also be considered

This post involves work in the community and travel. The candidate can be based from the office full time or hybrid with some work from home as appropriate to the role.