Service Coordinator - KidsTime

mindinbradford; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health charity in Bradford seeks a passionate individual to coordinate KidsTime Workshops. This role will involve facilitating engaging sessions for families affected by parental mental illness, promoting understanding and empowerment through creative activities. The successful candidate will be committed to mental health and diversity, and will work flexibly to support the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 28 with service

Up to two additional wellness days

Access to Simply Health Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Service

Generous pension scheme

Discount schemes

Opportunities for personal development

Enhanced sick pay after six months

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to mental health issues.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Dedicated to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of KidsTime Workshops for families.
• Facilitate activities focusing on parental mental illness.
• Create a supportive and creative environment for participants.

Skills

Solution-focused

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent, subject to a funding extension.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Location: Bradford, BD1 4QU (some hybrid working available).

Probationary period: Six months.

Closing date: 21st June 2025.

Interview date: W/C 30th June.

About Us

Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity dedicated to promoting positive mental wellbeing and empowering individuals experiencing mental health issues to manage and work towards recovery and fulfillment.

We achieve this through:

• Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing
• Providing early intervention advice and support
• Supporting people in crisis
• Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Up to two additional leave days annually for wellbeing
• Simply Health Cash Plan for personal health costs
• Employee Assistance Service with 24/7 confidential mental health support
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card
• Opportunities for personal development, including access to Clinical Supervision
• Enhanced sick pay after six months
• Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident, and Real Living Wage

Role Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and energetic individual to lead the coordination of our KidsTime Workshops, a dynamic space where children, young people, and their families can explore the impact of parental mental illness. You will facilitate this transformative programme, bringing families together to share experiences, learn through games, drama, and discussions, and build resilience in a supportive, creative environment.

KidsTime

These workshops offer families affected by parental mental illness a chance to connect, understand, and support each other. Sessions include expressive activities for young people and a safe space for parents and carers to discuss their experiences and roles. The workshops promote understanding, connection, and empowerment, helping families navigate mental health challenges and break intergenerational cycles.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Passionate, enthusiastic, solution-focused, with a can-do attitude

Committed to personal and professional development.

Strong commitment to mental health issues and respecting diversity.

Dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Collaborative working approach.

Willingness to work flexibly.