Community Resource Worker – Kinship Post Order Support & Fostering Teams (Bradford)

Position: Community Resource Worker (Kinship & Fostering Support)
Partner Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client: Bradford Children and Families Trust
Salary: National Living Wage + Excellent local benefits package
Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week (Must be flexible to work evenings/weekends as required)
Location: Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford (Vibrant, diverse, and well-connected)
Closing Date: Sunday 9th August 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 17th August 2026

Introduction

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting passionate social care professionals with roles where they can make a real, lasting impact. We are thrilled to partner with the Bradford Children and Families Trust to find an empathetic, proactive, and creative Community Resource Worker to join their Fostering Service.

Bradford is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, and the Trust is deeply committed to delivering a restorative, relational service that places children at the heart of everything. If you are looking for a role where your advocacy, compassion, and hands-on support can directly shape a child's permanence, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Community Resource Worker, you will work across the Kinship Post Order Support and Fostering Teams. Your primary mission is to provide direct, creative, and dynamic engagement to kinship and foster carers, children, and their families.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Health, Education, and the third sector, you will help develop partnership working and build an improved, robust offer of support for Kinship and Fostering families.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Family Support: Conduct assessments to understand the needs of children and carers, developing tailored support plans and offering both practical and emotional crisis support (face-to-face and over the phone).
Advocacy & Engagement: Actively promote the voices and rights of children and young people, ensuring they are fully involved in discussions about the services they receive.
Collaboration & Partnership: Work with external agencies, health, and education partners to secure the best possible outcomes, including facilitating workshops and support groups.
Service Administration: Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic case records, write reports for planning meetings, and handle duty tasks (phone calls, emails, and referrals).
Practical Guidance: Assist families in accessing education, healthcare, benefits, and external community resources.

What You Will Need to Succeed

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is deeply relational, organized, and skilled in building trust with families and colleagues.

Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent, such as a relevant degree, DipSW, Teaching, or Youth & Community work) with work-based assessed competencies in working with children and families.
Professional Development: Clear evidence of ongoing training and CPD since obtaining your qualification.
Knowledge: A sound understanding of legislation and standards regarding fostering and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) support services.
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently to make safe, informed decisions.
Requirements:
- A full driving license and access to a car for home visits.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required by the service.
- Meets the fluency in English threshold.
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What’s in it for You?

When you join Bradford Children and Families Trust through our agency, you will be part of an organization that genuinely values, listens to, and supports its staff:

Generous Annual Leave: 31 days of annual leave, rising to 34 days with service (plus bank holidays).
Financial Peace of Mind: National Living Wage, competitive pay progression, and an excellent Local Government Pension.
Work-Life Balance: Family-friendly policies, supportive carer schemes, and enhanced parental leave.
Health & Wellbeing: Access to confidential counselling, Occupational Health services, and supportive staff networks.
Career Growth: Comprehensive training, professional development opportunities, and a clear path for progression.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All preferred candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including the Children’s barred list) and will be required to disclose relevant criminal history prior to interview.