Youth Worker - Breaking the Cycle

Job Introduction

Youth Worker - Breaking the Cycle

Salary: JNC 16-19 / SO1 – SCP JNC 16 – SO1 SCP 25 - £34,708 - £36,363, Permanent, 37 hours per week, based across the Bradford District.

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 its geography. You can make a real difference to children, young people and families and be an active part in delivering the support Bradford's young people deserve.

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

About the Role

Do you have the passion, skills and determination to support some of Bradford's most vulnerable young people?

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Youth Workers to join our Breaking the Cycle service. The team delivers targeted, trauma-informed interventions to young people aged 13-19 (up to 25 for young people with disabilities or vulnerabilities), helping them overcome challenges and reduce the risks associated with criminal exploitation, serious violence, gangs, county lines activity, trafficking and other forms of harm.

Breaking the Cycle works directly with young people and communities through intensive one-to-one support, small group interventions and youth work activities that help young people build resilience, make safer choices and achieve positive outcomes. The service also works closely with families, communities and partner agencies to provide coordinated support that protects young people from harm and promotes their personal development.

As a Youth Worker, you'll play a vital role in building trusted relationships with young people, providing guidance, support and advocacy, and helping them develop the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

Our strategic 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.

You'll also:

• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and group work interventions with vulnerable and criminally exploited young people.
• Support young people's social, emotional and physical wellbeing through targeted youth work interventions.
• Provide information, advice and guidance on issues including exploitation, trafficking, county lines, gangs, weapons and serious violence.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to plan and deliver effective support and safeguarding interventions.
• Ensure young people have a voice and can influence the design and delivery of services that affect them.
• Help young people develop life skills, build positive relationships and achieve recognised outcomes and accreditations.
• Work with communities and volunteers to enhance youth provision and opportunities for young people.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and evidence of impact.
• Deliver a minimum of 24 hours per week of face-to-face work with young people.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A JNC Youth and Community Work qualification or another relevant qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Experience of working with young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 for those with disabilities or vulnerabilities) across a variety of settings, including detached or community-based work.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues impacting young people, including exploitation, gangs, trafficking and serious violence.
• Experience supporting vulnerable young people and empowering them to achieve positive outcomes.

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:

• 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 an informal discussion, please contact Heather Wilson - heather.wilson@bradfordcft.org.uk

Closing Date: 16th August

Interviews: 27th August