Referral Officer

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford is recruiting a full-time Referral Officer within the Education Safeguarding Service to administer missing education referrals and elective home education processes, and to support safeguarding data analysis.

You will work with external and internal agencies to categorise pupil safeguarding risk and maintain accurate records, providing efficient administration and data analysis to help protect children.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Local Authority’s Children Missing Education and Elective Home Education referral processes.
• Administer safeguarding checks with external and internal agencies to categorise pupils in terms of safeguarding risk and produce accurate data.
• Provide efficient and effective administration and data analysis support for the Education Safeguarding Team.

Job description

# Referral Officer## Job IntroductionThe Education Safeguarding Service wants to enable all children of compulsory school age in the district to access, attend and enjoy safe settings, and to ensure that the adults who work with them have the knowledge and skills to support them effectively. The aim of this team is to work collaboratively with Council teams and wider agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the well-being of children and young people, whilst continually striving for imaginative and forward-thinking practice that will make a difference to the children of Bradford.We are looking to recruit a full-time Referral Officer to join our dedicated team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.**The main responsibilities of this role:*** Administer the Local Authority’s Children Missing Education and Elective Home Education referral processes.* Administer safeguarding checks with external and internal agencies to categorise pupils in terms of safeguarding risk and produce accurate data.* Provide efficient and effective administration and data analysis support for the Education Safeguarding Team.**Contact:**If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Amy Shields on 01274 435818 or email [e-mail]**Please note, this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.****Employee Offer**Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf**Equal Opportunities**We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.### Attached documents* Referral Officer - JP.pdfApply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Referral Officer* **Salary** £29,071 - £32,046 per annum* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** bradfordmbc/TP/28833/2443* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 37* **Closing Date** 10 November, 2026* **Job Category** Childrens* **Service** Schools & Learning* **Location** Britannia House, United Kingdom* **Additonal Payments** For Office Use Only* **Posted on** 27 October, 2026