In May 2022, Bradford was named UK City of Culture 2025. Awarded every four years, the City of Culture title has had a transformational impact on previous host cities, securing millions of pounds of investment and acting as a catalyst for creativity and regeneration.
One of the most striking features of our district is its ethnic and cultural diversity. 37% of our population are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (compared to 13% nationwide), including a large proportion of people of Pakistani origin (20%). We are the youngest district in the UK with nearly one third of the population under 20.
Bradford inspires much love and pride among those who live here. But it also has many challenges that we’re working hard to address. This makes it an ideal place to develop your social career. Bring skills, expertise and heart to Bradford and you can make a real difference to young people’s lives.
We may be biased, but we think Bradford is a wonderful place to come and build your career. Affordable properties. “Outstanding” schools. Beautiful countryside. Bustling city life. Not to mention having the semi-official ‘Curry Capital’ of Britain. What’s not to like?
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There are almost
Households in Bradford
Over
of people are under the age of 20
Over
are from BAME groups, making it one of the most diverse areas in the UK
of the population are Christian and nearly one quarter are Muslim
Almost
people aged 16-74 are educated to degree level
Around
people are not in work
An area stretching from the city of Bradford into more rural parts including the heritage area of Saltaire. Social work here can be very wide-ranging, with many children and families affected by mental health issues and the use of drugs.
Centred on the city itself, this area offers exposure to a challenging mix of social work, from criminal exploitation, forced marriage and FGM to working with children who are experiencing neglect and abuse.
Another highly diverse area of the city, where you can learn about lots of different cultures and communities while gaining exposure to a broad range of children’s social work.
Small, densely populated area within easy reach of Bradford city centre. Highly multicultural, with a large Roma community, it gives you the chance to work with families from lots of different cultures and backgrounds.
