Job Description
Job Title: Drama Facilitator (KidsTime)
Salary scale: Grade 3a - £14.54 - £16.37 per hour
Contract: Until March 2029
Hours: 6.5 - 7.5 hours per week
Location: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU
Probationary period: Six months
Closing date: Friday 24th July 2026, 12pm
Interview date: Thursday 30th July 2026
Questions: In the first instance any enquiries to be emailed to [email protected]. For an informal chat about the role before applying please contact Phoebe Ayton at [email protected]
About Us
Bradford District and Craven Mind is a thriving, independent mental health charity with a clear purpose to promote positive mental wellbeing and empower and help people experiencing issues with their mental health to manage and work towards recovery and fulfilment.
We do this through:
- Building community and individual resilience for better mental wellbeing
- Providing early intervention advice and support
- Supporting people in crisis
- Empowering and helping people to recover and sustain improved wellbeing
Watch this video to find out what its like to work at BDC Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxbMQk_ALwQ
Read our latest Impact Report and 2024-2028 Strategy: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/
Find out more about our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.mindinbradford.org.uk/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/
Join us and youll receive:
- 25 days annual leave per year, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays
- Up to two additional leave days to use each year to support your wellbeing.
- Simply Health Cash Plan to claim back on personal health costs including dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy and more.
- Employee Assistance Service including 24/7 confidential mental health support and access to structured therapy sessions.
- Generous pension scheme and employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future.
- Discount schemes including Company Shop and Blue Light Card.
- Excellent personal development opportunities including access to Clinical Supervision.
- Enhanced sick pay after your six-month probation.
- Accredited employer with Mindful Employer, Disability Confident and Real Living Wage.
Role Background
KidsTime Workshops are fun, supportive group sessions for families where a parent or carer has a mental health condition. Theyre a safe, relaxed and non-judgemental space for families to come together to learn and talk about mental health, without shame or stigma.
Children get to meet other young people in the same situation, share experiences, get answers to questions and, most importantly, have fun.
As the Drama Facilitator you will play a key role in creating safe, imaginative, and supportive spaces for families affected by parental mental ill-health. Through drama, storytelling, creative play, and group interaction, you will help children and parents explore their feelings, build confidence, and connect with one another in meaningful ways.
This role brings together creativity, empathy, and structured facilitation to help families express themselves in ways that feel accessible, enjoyable, and validating. You will design and deliver interactive workshops that use drama techniques to empower children, nurture resilience, and celebrate their voices. Working closely with the Mental Health Lead and Service Coordinator, you will shape sessions that respond to the needs of families, transforming their ideas and experiences into playful, expressive activities that build trust, communication, and belonging.
PLEASE NOTE KidsTime workshops run weekly on Thursday evenings from 4pm 8pm at 4 different Family Hub locations across Bradford. The additional hours per week are during Thursday day time.
Purpose of the role
You will lead creative and interactive workshops that provide a safe space for families to express themselves, connect, and explore mental health through drama, storytelling, and games. Youll nurture a supportive environment where families can share experiences and build confidence, creating meaningful, engaging sessions that empower families and foster connection.
Role Outcomes
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Work closely with the Mental Health Lead and Service Coordinator to plan, deliver, and review creative and engaging workshops that support families affected by parental mental ill-health.
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Support families from referral through to participation, keeping in touch to ensure they feel welcomed and supported.
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Design and lead drama sessions that encourage children to express themselves, build confidence, and connect through creative games and exercises.
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Transform childrens stories into short, simple dramas, helping them explore their experiences in a fun and meaningful way.
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Capture key insights from workshops, recording feedback, incidents, and discussions to continually improve the sessions.
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Help track and evaluate the impact of the project, assisting with data collection and assessment.
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Stay informed on the challenges faced by families, sharing relevant insights and resources with participants when appropriate.
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Be a positive advocate for KidsTime Workshops, helping raise awareness and engagement in the community.
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Consistently working in alignment with our aims, objectives,policies, core values and standards set out in our Employee handbook.
- Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role.
- Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.
- Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.
Person specification
Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.
Experience
Essential:
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Delivering drama, creative arts or storytelling workshops
- Supporting Children, Young People and Families
- Building supportive relationships
- Adapting activities to different ages, abilities and needs
- Working within a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential:
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Strong group facilitation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Creative storytelling and drama skills
- Observation and reflection skills
Knowledge
Essential:
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Awareness of mental health challenges faced by families, particularly around parental mental health and the impact within families
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and how to recognise and respond to concerns
Attitude and Personal Attributes
Essential:
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Alignment with BDC Mind values Working Together, Caring Always, Enabling All, Continually Improving and Supporting Everyone
- Warm and empathic approach
- Enthusiastic and energetic
- Passionate about supporting children, young people and families
How to apply:
- Please click the 'Apply for this job' button and follow the steps to fill out the application form.
- Upload your CV and a cover letter showing how your experience and skills match the Job Description and Person Specification under.
- Were unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.
- We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults. All successful candidates will need to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check.
