Team Manager - Keighley & Shipley Localities

Team Manager - C&F Keighley & Shipley Locality

Salary: PO6, SCP 40-43, £51,356 - £54,495 per annum + £3,000 retention payment, permanent, 37 hours per week, based in Keighley Town Hall.

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with great people passionate about delivering change in a city of diversity. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated team in Bradford to help shape the future of young lives. We are looking for a full time Team Manager within the social work service that covers the Keighley and Shipley areas of the district. Bradford is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. You'll be part of a supportive network of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children.

As we continue to grow and evolve, now is the perfect time to join us. Our recent Ofsted report acknowledges our progress, with improvements exceeding expectations ahead of time. Our social work senior leadership team is permanent and committed to providing stability and continuity within the organisation. Their consistent presence ensures that our strategic vision and values are upheld, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. Our approach is also rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect and meaningful relationships with children, families and professionals.

• Manage a team of Social Workers of differing levels, a Practice Supervisor and a Community Resource Worker with reflective case and personal supervision.
• Lead your team through audit activity, reflective group supervision and quality assurance activity.
• Undertake audit activity and disseminate learning identified.
• Implement, monitor and support progression and change within your team, offering a supportive and nurturing leadership style.
• Undertake practice development projects with those who use our services, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practice.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and make decisions linked to a thorough understanding of safeguarding thresholds.

• Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.
• Substantial experience managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people.
• Passionate about the development of others.
• Experience of working with all service user groups and with service users from minority ethnic groups.
• Experience of interpreting and applying the law relating to children and/or to adult services.
• Experience of child protection, childcare work and issues arising.
• Experience of tackling the most complex needs with enthusiasm, drive, and determination.

• Retention payment: eligible for annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments (non-contractual, reviewed annually).
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays).
• Excellent local Government pension.
• Competitive salary and pay progression structure.
• 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, including cost of living support.
• Professional development/support and opportunities for career progression.

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.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Thomas (Head of Service) .

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026