Team Manager - Keighley & Shipley Localities

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Job Reference bradfordcft/TP/652/644

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time / Permanent

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bradford

Closing Date:

04/08/2026

Job Category:

Localities & IFD

Region / Division:

Bradford

Business Unit:

Job Introduction

Salary: PO6, SCP 40-43, £51,356 - £54,495 per annum + £3000 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 some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it's geography.You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

About the Role

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.

Our approach is also rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect and meaningful relationships with children, families and professionals.

You'll also;

• 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.
• Undertakeauditactivityanddisseminatelearningidentified.
• Implement, monitor and support progression and change within your team, offering a supportive and nurturing leadership style.
• Undertakepracticedevelopmentprojectswiththosewhouseourservices,colleagues, andstakeholders.
• Worktoachievepermanencyandoutstandingoutcomesforchildrenandyoung people through relationship-based practice.
• Chair multi-agency meetings and making decisions linked to a thorough understanding of safeguarding thresholds.

To be successful in this role you will need;

• Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with Social Work EnglandasaqualifiedSocialWorker.
• Substantial experience managingthedeliveryofqualityoutcomesforchildrenand youngpeople.
• Passionateaboutthedevelopmentofothers.
• Experienceofworkingwithallserviceusergroupsandwithserviceusersfromminorityethnicgroups.
• Experienceofinterpretingandapplyingthelawrelatingtochildrenand/ortoadultservices.
• Experience of child protection, childcare work and issues arising.
• Experience of tackling the most complex needs with enthusiasm, drive, and determination.

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:

• Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non contractual (reviewed annually)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 31 days rising to 34 with service (plus bank holidays)
• 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
• Professional development/support and opportunities 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.