Residential Worker (Sponsorship Available) at Liverpool City Council

Job Summary

Liverpool City Council has two full-time Residential Worker positions available in one of its mainstream children’s homes, caring for children who require emotional support due to their adverse life experiences.

The home is rated GOOD by Ofsted in all areas of inspection.

As a Residential Worker, you will work as part of a team to create a warm, nurturing environment where children and young people feel safe and cared for.

This role provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people while working within Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Services.

Job Details

• Employer: Liverpool City Council

• Job Title: Residential Worker

• Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

• Salary: £32,046 – £36,581 a year

• Job Type: Full-time

• Available Positions: Two

• Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 23 October 2026

Main Duties of the Job

As a Residential Worker, you will:

• 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.

• Develop meaningful relationships with children and young people and provide them with opportunities to have positive experiences.

• Help children and young people to grow and develop.

• Follow policies and procedures and work with families and partner agencies to safeguard and support children and young people.

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, with people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making the city a better place.

Liverpool City Council has ambitious targets to meet and needs people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for its communities.

Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents an opportunity to make a difference to communities by transforming the way the Council works and placing residents at the heart of everything it does.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

The Council’s values shape how it delivers public services and communicates with the residents it serves.

Liverpool City Council cares about achieving the best outcomes for local people through its public services.

Liverpool is a world-famous, thriving city with a rich culture, affordable housing, good schools and beautiful green spaces.

Liverpool Children’s Services

Liverpool Children’s Services is rated “Good” by Ofsted, with inspectors recognising the positive impact of its work for children, young people and families across the city.

Liverpool City Council Children and Young People’s Services has recently undergone its Ofsted ILACS inspection, achieving a positive outcome across all four judgement areas, with three judgement areas securing a ‘Good’ outcome.

Inspectors praised:

• Stronger social work practice.

• A more stable workforce.

• Improved outcomes for children, young people and their networks.

The Ofsted report specifically highlighted improvements to Liverpool’s social work workforce, with the Council moving from relying predominantly on temporary staff to employing a majority permanent workforce.

Reduced workloads have enabled practitioners to develop more meaningful relationships with children and families, while social workers told inspectors they felt well supported and appropriately challenged by managers, with morale described as high.

Jenny Glennard, Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services, said the inspection reflected both the commitment of the workforce and a renewed focus on children and young people’s experiences.

“I am very proud of our workforce, our schools, and our partners who work tirelessly to support the children of the city. There is always more to do, and we will continue to build on this progress.”

The full report can be viewed here: Ofsted Report.

This achievement reflects the dedication, passion and expertise of Liverpool City Council’s workforce and its commitment to delivering high-quality services that help children thrive.

Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together”

Liverpool City Council’s Practice Model, “Our City, Our Children, Together,” was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect a 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 the Council’s services.

It represents the organisation’s values, relationships and belief that working together can create the best outcomes for children, young people and their networks.

Employee Benefits

Liverpool City Council offers the following benefits:

• Annual Leave: At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part-time), with the option to purchase further days.

• Agile Working: A “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception (role dependent).

• Pension Scheme: Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option to join the AVC Scheme.

• Career Progression: Opportunities and training through a wide range of high-quality learning.

• Health and Wellbeing: Support 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.

Recruitment Dates and Interview Information

• Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 23 October 2026

• Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 26 October 2026

• Interview Dates: 9, 10 and 11 November 2026

• Interview Type: Face-to-face

Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early.

Once the role has closed, applicants will not be able to submit an application, and the Council will be unable to reopen the vacancy for completion.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

Equality, Diversity and Reasonable Adjustments

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities it serves.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Council believes in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

To support this commitment, Liverpool City Council guarantees an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact:

Email: recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Application Process

Although Liverpool City Council advertises on Jobs Go Public and other websites, applications will be directed to the Council’s Tribepad system.

All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address registered on Tribepad, including your invitation to interview if shortlisted.

Applicants should check their emails regularly, including Spam/Junk folders, after the closing date for notifications.

Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Right to Work in the UK and Visa Sponsorship

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship.

Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please note: This is not legal advice, and Liverpool City Council advises applicants to seek their own independent legal advice tailored to their personal circumstances.

How to Apply

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