Job Introduction

Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition – and you, yours.
So, if you’re up for the Challenge we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
To ensure that children are not harmed by people who work and volunteer with children by responding promptly, effectively and confidentially to allegations and concerns from all organisations offering a service to children, ensuring high standards of professional practice consistent with legislation and statutory guidance, specifically Children Act 2004, Working Together 2023 and Dealing with Allegations of Abuse against staff who work with children.
To challenge and support agencies to take appropriate and timely steps to safeguard children from neglect and abuse by professionals, volunteers and those in public office who have direct contact or responsibility for children.
To provide accurate information to senior managers across all services and agencies contributing to the care and protection of young people, of the extent and nature of allegations against people working and volunteering with children and young people.
About You
We are looking for someone who has experience of chairing meetings and co-ordinating complex allegations management. You will be highly organised and able to work on your own initiative. You ensure that processes and procedures are followed. You are highly professional, with a comprehensive understanding of harm and abuse as well as data protection, local and national policies and procedures.

• Recognised Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Work England

Benefits:

• Generous Employer Contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure.
• Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
• Supportive carer and parental policies
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
• Supportive staff networks
• Access to Blue Light Card Discounts
• Professional development/support
• Career Progression
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Social Worker Registration Fees paid
• Flexible Working/Hybrid options subject to service need

Next Steps
If you would like to contact us with any questions about the role or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust, please do not hesitate to contact:
Linda Skidmore, Service Manager in Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit on 07870 543867 or by e-mailing linda.skidmore@bradfordcft.org.uk
Helen Cliffe, Head of Service for Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit on 07582 101 083 or by e-mailing helen.cliffe@bradfordcft.org.uk
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.