Youth Worker

YOUTH WORKER

Permanent, Full time – 35 hours per week
£25,500 per annum | Bradford

Brathay has secured ongoing funding to deliver Universal and Targeted Early Help group and 121 support to young people across Bradford. We are excited to have secured ongoing and new funding to deliver activity‑based learning programmes in groups and 121 mentoring to inspire young people to build their Brighter Futures.

As part of Brathay Trust’s vibrant Communities team, you will deliver engaging group activities and one‑to‑one support designed to build emotional wellbeing, resilience and a sense of belonging, helping young people feel their best selves and thrive within their communities.

• Engage with children and young people referred for support.
• Design, deliver and report on group programmes that promote wellbeing and resilience.
• Provide 1:1 support.
• Help prevent escalating needs and reduce pressure on statutory services.
• Be flexible to work evenings and weekends to support delivery at times when young people can access our support.
• Deliver a wide range of youth participation projects across both school and community settings, working with children and young people from primary age upwards.
• Be responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating high‑quality, evidence‑based and trauma‑informed wellbeing and resilience programmes for children, young people and families, including one‑to‑one coaching, facilitating group work in schools and community settings, and delivering detached sessions in the community.

The work will be diverse, and while you may spend time focused on specific projects you will also be required to support in different areas and respond to differing needs. The ability to adapt your approach to meet diverse needs, build positive relationships, and create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can participate, learn and thrive is essential.

As part of the work with young people you will work in schools across Bradford to explore topics around relationships and sexual health, delivering RSE sessions safely, confidently and age‑appropriately, in line with national guidance and Brathay’s values.

Your role will contribute to strengthening young people’s voice, wellbeing and resilience, while supporting them to access wider opportunities and community support where needed – enabling them to feel their best self and thrive within their community.

• Be part of a supportive, committed team making real impact.
• Help develop and shape an evidence‑based and trauma‑informed service.
• Work collaboratively with leading VCS organisations.
• Make a meaningful difference to young people and families across Bradford.

Any application without both a CV and cover letter will not be considered for shortlisting.

Applications will be shortlisted on 31st July 2026 and interviews will take place on 6th August 2026.

• Health Cash Plan
• 30 days paid annual holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Refer a friend scheme

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:
For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.