Practice Supervisor - Kinship Assessment Team

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Payment

31 days annual leave (34 with service)

Local Government pension

Family-friendly policies

Health & wellbeing support

Professional development & progression

National Living Wage employer

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an exceptional Practice Supervisor in Bradford to lead elements of service development and support the Team Manager in responsibilities. You will also support Assessing Social Workers in the Kinship Assessment Team, contributing to training, quality assurance and individual practice development.

One must hold a Social Work Degree and be registered with Social Work England, with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and strong safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work Degree and be registered with Social Work England.
• Post-qualification experience of at least 3 years, with a minimum of 6 months as a qualified social worker.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations and national standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead aspects of service development and support the Team Manager.
• Support Assessing Social Workers in the Kinship Assessment Team.
• Provide training, quality assurance, and individual practice development.
• Maintain high-quality support to Kinship families.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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

Fostering in Bradford is the largest fostering family in the district supporting fostering families caring for local children. We are seeking to recruit an exceptional Practice Supervisor who is committed to service development and able to support and influence best practice across the service. Your role would be to lead of aspects of service development and support the Team Manager in their roles and responsibilities. Also, to support Assessing Social Workers in the Kinship Assessment Team in their delivery of high-quality support to Kinship families. This may include aspects of training, quality assurance and individual practice development. Bradford is one of the UK’s youngest and most diverse cities, home to over 534,000 residents. With more than 30% of its population under 20 and 37% from BAME communities, it is a vibrant city rich in culture, talent, and opportunity. 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.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Have a Social Work Degree and be registered with the Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.
• Substantial relevant social work experience of which 3 years must be post qualification; with a minimum of 6 months as an experienced social worker. Paid or voluntary work in a similar, relevant field will be considered at application stage.
• Know what excellence looks like and champion best practice.
• Have a good working knowledge of fostering regulations, national minimum standards and the Special Guardianship Order offer.
• Have a sound knowledge and/or experience of therapeutic support for fostering families.
• Can support, develop and inspire others.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have sound safeguarding knowledge and experience
• Be able to make and maintain effective professional relationships

We do hope that you are inspired to find out more about working in Bradford.

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:

• Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually)
• 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
• we are a National Living Wage employer

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.

For further information regarding this post please contact Andrea Coldwell (07582107220) [e-mail] and/or Sue Barron (07582108755) [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 Interviews: 20th October 2026