Residential Worker

Residential Worker (Childrens, Part time, 17.5 Hours Per Week)

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

The Role:

• We currently have part time positions in our short breaks service for children with physical disabilities and complex health needs and our mainstream children’s home caring for children who require emotional support due to their adverse life experiences. Both homes are rated GOOD by Ofsted. You will be working as part of a team to create a warm, nurturing environment where children and young people feel safe and cared for.
• As a residential support worker you will be required to contribute to the day-to-day functioning of the home so that the children and young people’s needs are met, including support around education, social development, health and well-being.
• As a residential support worker you will be motivated around developing meaningful relationships with children and young people and provide them with the opportunities to have positive experiences.
• As a residential support worker you will be required to help children and young people to grow and develop.
• As a residential support worker you will be required to follow policies and procedures and work with families and partner agencies to safeguard and support children and young people.

Our offer to you:

• A 17.5 hour working week based within the children's home.
• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days.
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes. 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave. 
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

Next steps:

• Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2026
• Shortlisting date: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March 2026
• Interview date: Monday 23rd March and Wednesday 25th March 2026
• Interview type: Face-to-Face