Children and Young People’s Services

Our dedicated Children and Young People’s (CYP) team work are part of the Youth in Mind partnership. Bradford District and Craven Mind are lead provider and manage directly the Know Your Mind, Know Your Mind Plus and Hospital Buddies services.

We recently added a new service, KidsTime Workshops, a monthly support group for families where a parent or carer has been diagnosed with a mental illness

Anne

Senior Service Manager for Youth in Mind and Children and Young People's Services

Anne spent the last 25+ years working with Offenders through HMPPS, MOJ and Health and Justice Commissions. She has always been passionate about Offender Health, and has been instrumental in changing the landscape for Offenders, enabling them to have a voice regarding their health. It has been evident in her work that childhood trauma can lead to mental illness, addiction and offending behaviour, this led her to Bradford District and Craven Mind and the opportunity to be Senior Service Manager for children and young people’s services. Anne is Bradford born and passionate about investing in the city through Bradford District and Craven Mind. In her spare time she is a devoted Grandma, Pop Choir Singer and Gig and Theatre goer and curry-eater. 

Emma

Service Manager for Children and Young People's Services

Emma is Service Manager for our Children and Young People’s services including Know Your Mind, Know Your Mind Plus and Hospital Buddies. She has over 10 years experience of youth work and is passionate about helping others to reach their own potential. Emma loves to be outdoors, walking in nature is her happy place.

Beth

Service Coordinator for Children and Young People's Services

Beth loves supporting children and young people, helping them learn new things about themselves and finding new creative ways to express their emotions. Outside of work Beth loves to travel and going on long dog walks especially in the sunshine.

Chloe

Community Wellbeing Worker

Chloe adores her role working with amazing young people. She particularly enjoys supporting them through difficult times and helping them learn how to look after themselves physically, emotionally and mentally. Outside of her job role, Chloe loves shopping, and watching Disney movies.

Annum

Community Wellbeing Worker

Annum loves engaging with children and young people, helping them achieve their goals and overcoming any barriers they are facing. When she is not at work, she enjoys travelling and spending time in nature.

Jess

Community Wellbeing Worker

Jess loves being able to provide a safe space for the young people to open up and express their worries. Working through them together to help manage their mental wellbeing in a more positive way. During Jess’s free time, she enjoys going to the gym and watching true crime documentaries.

Memoona

Hospital Buddy

Memoona likes to work with young people to provide them with emotional support, to enhance their ability to deal with physical and mental health issues and to make their hospital experience better.  Outside work Memoona likes to go for outings, reading and cooking.

Ali-Marie

Hospital Buddy

Ali loves working on the children’s ward as she spent time in hospital as a young person herself. It feels good to be able to support others and to offer some company to children who are feeling bored or unhappy in hospital. Outside of work Ali enjoys playing games with her children, having trips out to places like cafes, bowling, the cinema, watching them play their sports, and going for walks. She has a big fluffy ginger cat called Teddy who likes to sleep on her desk when she’s working from home.

Sufia

Hospital Buddy

Sufia is passionate about supporting people and focusing on how positive changes can be incorporated into their day to day lives. Outside of work she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

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