Short Breaks Support Worker
Number of Positions: 4
Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
Working Hours: 6, 8 and 10 hours
Location: Croxteth Children’s Centre, Parkstile Lane, Liverpool
Job Category: Children’s Services
Opening Date: 21/06/2026
Role Overview: The Short Breaks Support Worker will provide direct support to disabled children and their families, facilitating their participation in community activities and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment at the Children’s Centre.
Responsibilities:
- Support disabled children and their families directly, ensuring their needs are met through compassionate and tailored care.
- Assist children in attending community friendship groups to develop independence and social skills.
- Maintain strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and apply them consistently.
- Commit to working one evening and one weekend session per week, with potential additional hours during school holidays.
- Create a safe, enjoyable, and supportive environment in the Children’s Centre, promoting learning and well-being.
- Participate in paid training, including First Aid, epilepsy awareness, moving and handling, food hygiene, and the TEAM TEACH positive behaviour management intervention.
Benefits:
- At least 27 days holiday, rising to 32 days after 5 years of service (pro‑rata for part‑time).
- Flexibility First approach to agile working where appropriate.
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with an option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Progression opportunities and training across a variety of high‑quality learning programmes.
- Health and Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
Equal Opportunities Statement: Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we appoint candidates based on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
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