Job overview
We are recruiting a Management of Violence and Aggression Advisor to assist in the delivery of training within the service.
You will support the senior instructors and trust lead in the planning, implementation and development of the Managing Aggression & Violence services.
We are looking for an experienced healthcare professional who is committed to supporting and delivering training within the trust, using least restrictive practices, and have a understanding of symptoms of distress, to take on the role of Managing Aggression and Violence (MAV) Advisor.
Closing Date: 8th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 9th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The trainer's objective is to deliver training packages, incorporating theory and practical sessions, inline with the restraint reduction programme. focusing on the primary prevention of violence, de-escalation techniques prior to physical intervention, and the necessity of choosing interventions that are reasonable and proportionate to the assessed risk.
Our team is proactive and positive in developing programmes that are dedicated to decreasing incidents that challeng our services by understanding the underlying causes of distress and providing alternative perspectives to prevent future occurrences.
We uphold a philosophy of ownership through care and strongly believe that active participation in learning enhances best practices and understanding.
1. Establish a rapport with learners.
2. Lead on and run practical training courses
3. Support and adapt courses to learners’ needs.
4. Promote access to learning and achievements.
5. Promote anti-discriminatory practice.
6. Monitor and maintain healthy, safe and secure working environments.
7. Provides general advice during training sessions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. NVQ level 2 or 3 or the equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
9. Qualification in group training skills Leadership Training
10. Accredited Management of Aggression and Violence Instructor qualification
Training
Essential criteria
11. Must be up to date with current mandatory training including attendance on MAV courses defined by current job role
Desirable criteria
12. Suzy Lamplugh / personal safety qualification
13. First Aid at Work Certificate
14. ILS/BLS
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experience of working in either a mental health or learning disability service
16. Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Dolls pertaining to MVA and NICE
17. Knowledge of contemporary issues in PMVA
18. Demonstrate an understanding of current legislation with respect to the use of force act and how this relates into clinical practice and PMVA training
Desirable criteria
19. Supervisory experience
20. Leading Group training sessions
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.