Resource Support Worker – Part Time, 14 Hours Per Week | Liverpool City Council
Job Posted: 31 August 2026
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
Location: Sedgemoor Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/655/2190
Visa Sponsorship: NOT AVAILABLE
Important: This role is not eligible for Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, according to Liverpool City Council, because the salary does not meet the minimum threshold required by the UK Home Office.
Candidates requiring visa sponsorship should carefully check their eligibility before applying.
Resource Support Worker Job Opportunity
Liverpool City Council is recruiting a Resource Support Worker to provide administrative and operational support to the Sedgemoor Hub team.
This is a part-time, fixed-term position offering 14 hours per week, with work scheduled specifically on Thursdays and Fridays.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support, deal with enquiries from visitors and service users, assist with financial administration, and support the smooth day-to-day operation of the community hub.
This opportunity may be particularly suitable for candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and are looking for a part-time role within local government and adult social care.
Job Details
Job Title: Resource Support Worker
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Salary: £28,153 – £32,046 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time
Hours: 14 hours per week
Working Days: Thursdays and Fridays only
Location: Sedgemoor Road, Liverpool
Working Arrangement: Fixed-location, office-based
Business Unit: Adult Social Care and Health
Job Category: Care Services
Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/655/2190
Posted: 31 August 2026
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
About Liverpool City Council
Liverpool is home to vibrant and engaged communities, with residents who are passionate about their local areas and the future of the city.
Working for Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to the community and make a positive difference to residents.
The council aims to place residents at the heart of its public services while creating a workforce that is dynamic, driven and committed to delivering positive outcomes.
About the Resource Support Worker Role
The Resource Support Worker will provide administrative and operational support to the Sedgemoor Hub team.
The position involves dealing with referrals and information, supporting reception activities, handling enquiries and assisting with financial administration.
You will also help ensure visitors, service users, contractors and professionals are appropriately supported when attending the building.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide administrative support to the Sedgemoor Hub team.
- Process referrals and maintain relevant information.
- Support the day-to-day administration of the community hub.
- Assist with admissions and discharges.
- Act as a first point of contact for visitors, service users and professionals.
- Handle telephone enquiries professionally and courteously.
- Respond to routine queries.
- Undertake reception duties.
- Record, process and reconcile invoices, receipts and payments.
- Ensure financial information is accurate and complies with relevant procedures.
- Escort visitors, contractors and professionals to appropriate areas of the building.
- Support appropriate security and access procedures.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the hub and wider service.
Working Hours
This is a 14-hour-per-week part-time position.
The role is specifically based on working:
Thursday and Friday only.
Salary and any applicable allowances will be paid on a pro-rata basis because the position is part time.
Contract Information
The position is offered on a fixed-term basis because of a planned organisational restructure.
Liverpool City Council states that future staffing requirements for the service are currently under consideration.
Therefore, continued employment beyond the end of the fixed-term period is not guaranteed.
The fixed-term contract will end 12 months from the successful candidate’s start date.
Employee Benefits
Liverpool City Council offers a range of benefits to employees, including:
- At least 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave increasing to 32 days after five years’ service.
- Pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-time employees.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Agile working where the role permits.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Travel Pass Scheme.
- Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Interview Information
Interview Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Interview Format: Face-to-face
Interview Type: Competency-based interview
The advertised interview date is subject to change.
Liverpool City Council also reserves the right to close the vacancy early.
Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 14 September 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 14 September 2026
Interview: Wednesday 23 September 2026, subject to change.
Because the employer may close the vacancy early, applicants should avoid waiting until the final day to apply.
Visa Sponsorship Information
Certificate of Sponsorship – Not Available
This vacancy is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.
Liverpool City Council specifically advises that the role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa because the salary does not meet the required threshold.
Therefore, applicants who require a new Certificate of Sponsorship for this position should not assume that sponsorship will be available.
Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK or otherwise meet the applicable Home Office requirements.
The employer will verify eligibility to work in the UK during the final stages of recruitment.
This information is not legal advice. Candidates should obtain independent immigration advice regarding their individual circumstances.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy may be of interest to candidates with experience in areas such as:
- Administrative support
- Reception work
- Customer service
- Community services
- Adult social care administration
- Referral processing
- Financial administration
- Invoice processing
- Public-sector administration
- Office support
Applicants should carefully review the official job description and person specification before submitting an application.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Liverpool City Council is committed to developing a workforce that represents the communities it serves.
The council states that candidates are appointed based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
The council also provides support for candidates who require reasonable adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Reasonable adjustments may include receiving an application form in a different format or being given additional time to complete an application.
Recruitment Process
Applications are processed through the council’s Tribepad recruitment system.
Although the vacancy may also appear on Jobs Go Public and other recruitment websites, applicants will be directed to the council’s Tribepad system.
Candidates should:
- Complete their full Tribepad profile.
- Provide their employment history.
- Provide their education history.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Regularly check their registered email address.
- Check spam and junk folders for recruitment communications.
- Monitor their email for interview notifications if shortlisted.
Informal Enquiries
For further information or an informal discussion about the position, candidates can contact:
Martin Crowley
Deputy Resource Manager
Liverpool City Council
Email: martin.crowley@liverpool.gov.uk
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the official Liverpool City Council recruitment portal.
Candidates should apply as early as possible because Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Candidate Documents
The employer has provided supporting recruitment documents, including:
- Candidate Pack
- Job Description and Person Specification – Resource Support Officer, Sedgemoor Hub
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the official documents before applying.
Important Information for Applicants
Please note the following:
14 hours per week
The role is part time and requires work on Thursdays and Fridays only.
Fixed term
The contract will last for 12 months from the successful candidate’s start date.
No visa sponsorship
The employer states that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Pro-rata salary
The advertised £28,153–£32,046 salary is pro-rated because the role is part time.
Early closure possible
Liverpool City Council may close the vacancy before the stated deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is visa sponsorship available for this Resource Support Worker job?
No. Liverpool City Council states that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship because the salary does not meet the required Skilled Worker visa threshold.
How many hours per week is the job?
The position is 14 hours per week.
Which days will I work?
The advertised working pattern is Thursdays and Fridays only.
Where is the job located?
The position is based at Sedgemoor Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What is the salary?
The advertised salary is £28,153 to £32,046 per year, pro rata.
Is this a permanent position?
No. It is a fixed-term part-time position expected to end 12 months from the successful candidate’s start date.
When does the vacancy close?
The closing date is midnight on Monday 14 September 2026. However, the council reserves the right to close the vacancy early.
When are interviews scheduled?
The advertised interview date is Wednesday 23 September 2026, subject to change.
What type of interview will be used?
The interview is advertised as a face-to-face competency-based interview.
Who can apply?
Candidates should ensure that they have the necessary right to work in the UK before commencing employment unless they independently meet applicable Home Office sponsorship criteria. For this particular vacancy, the employer states that Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available.
Final Reminder
If you are looking for a part-time local government opportunity in Liverpool, this Resource Support Worker position offers 14 hours per week and a range of council employee benefits.
However, this is NOT a visa sponsorship vacancy.
Applicants requiring sponsorship should consider other vacancies that explicitly confirm eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Closing date: Midnight, 14 September 2026
Apply through the official Liverpool City Council recruitment portal before the vacancy closes.