Casual Youth Worker

Fosterbradford; Baildon; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local youth services provider is looking for Casual Youth Workers to support vulnerable young people across Bradford District. The role includes working unsupervised and as part of a team, focusing on enhancing young people's behavior and attitudes. Ideal candidates should be resilient and creative, with a youth work qualification at Level 2, 3, or 6. The position offers enhanced annual leave, a competitive salary, and various benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Competitive salary

Supportive carer and parental policies

Access to Occupational Health

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable youth preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly during unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Support young people vulnerable to criminal exploitation.
• Work as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.
• Foster trust and meaningful relationships with children and families.

Skills

Patience and persistence

Creative thinker

Confidence in handling challenging conversations

Positive change commitment

Education

Youth work qualification Level 2, 3 or 6

Job description

Bradford District Youth Services are looking to recruit a number of skilled professionals to join them in the highly respected Breaking the Cycle Project.

Casual hours, Based at Highcroft Youth Centre, Shipley and working across the Bradford District

Shifts: Various hours available starting from as little as 3 – 4 hours

About the Role

District Youth Services is seeking energetic and dedicated Youth Work practitioners to support young people across Bradford District, specifically those vulnerable to and experiencing criminal exploitation.

• We are looking for resilient self-starters who are creative, proactive and able to work as part of a team around the child, working at times as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team across a range of services, including
• Education
• Youth Justice Service
• Children’s Social Care
• Other partners within the Exploitation Hub, Community Safety, and Bradford Safeguarding Partnership.

We are aiming to recruit a range of skilled youth work practitioners who can be strong advocates for the voice of children and young people and who are able to work flexibly in response to the individual needs.

Working hours will be varied and at times this work will take place at unsociable hours including evenings, overnights and weekends.

Our approach is underpinned by Youth Work ethics and values, rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

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.

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

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.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Patience and persistence
• A can do attitude and a creative thinker
• Prepared to have, and be confident in, handling challenging conversations.
• Committed to fostering positive changes in young people’s behaviours and attitudes
• Have, or be prepared to work towards achieving, a youth work qualification at Level 2, 3 or 6

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:

• 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 at an enhanced level, including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

An informal information session will be held on: 18th December

Closing Date:11th January

Interviews:19 January

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the resilience and initiative required for this critical work, we encourage you to apply.

Casual Youth Worker

• Job Reference bradfordcft/TP/653/435
• Contract Type Casual
• Closing Date 11 January, 2026
• Job Category Early Help & Transformation