Deputy Family Link Worker – Liverpool City Council
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Job Title: Deputy Family Link Worker
Salary: £36,581 – £41,177 per year
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Working Hours: 28 hours per week
Location: Citywide, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Office Basis: Fixed location, office based
Job Category: Family Support Services
Business Unit: Children & Young People’s Services
Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/2208
Closing Date: 21 September 2026
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.
Working for Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of local residents.
About the Role
Liverpool City Council is recruiting a Deputy Family Link Worker to join the dedicated team at Wavertree, Childwall and Dovedale Children’s Centre and Family Hub.
This is a diverse role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will work with families and young children, helping to improve learning, development and family outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering Early Learning sessions for families with children under five.
- Observing children and planning sessions to support their development and progression.
- Identifying areas where children and families may require additional support.
- Providing support within the family home.
- Helping parents strengthen existing parenting and learning skills.
- Supporting parents to create positive learning environments at home.
- Helping children prepare for nursery and school.
- Working closely with local schools, nurseries and community settings.
- Supporting children’s speech, language and communication development.
- Providing direct support to children and families experiencing a range of difficulties.
- Developing individual targeted intervention plans as part of the Early Help offer.
- Working collaboratively with families and partner agencies.
- Building trusting relationships with parents and carers.
- Facilitating parenting courses and family support programmes.
- Completing evaluation reports and case studies to demonstrate the impact of services.
- Maintaining accurate records and using information to improve service delivery.
- Providing supervision and management support.
- Supporting annual appraisals and workforce planning.
- Contributing to workforce development and training.
- Supporting the effective management of behavioural issues.
Parenting and Family Support
The successful candidate will receive training to deliver a range of parenting and family programmes, which may include:
- You and Me Mum
- Nurture Programme
- Baby Massage
- Welcome to Play
About the Ideal Candidate
Liverpool City Council is looking for a dynamic and proactive Family Link Worker / Deputy who is committed to working with families and making positive changes in the lives of young children.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to establish trust and build effective relationships with parents and carers.
The successful candidate should be able to work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner organisations while managing a busy and stimulating workload.
Employee Benefits
- At least 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after five years’ service.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Agile working where applicable.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Training and career progression 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.
Working Pattern
Hours: 28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Part Time
Office Basis: Fixed location, office based
Visa Sponsorship Information
Important: Liverpool City Council states that it understands this role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa under the current UK visa eligibility requirements.
Candidates requiring visa sponsorship should carefully check the relevant Home Office eligibility requirements before applying.
This vacancy should not be treated as a confirmed visa sponsorship opportunity for overseas applicants.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of recruitment.
Application and Selection Process
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 21 September 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 21 September 2026
Interview: Week commencing Monday 5 October 2026
Interview Type: Face to face
Liverpool City Council reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications well before the closing date.
Additional Information
Applicants should complete their full profile, including work and education history, within the Tribepad recruitment system.
All recruitment communications, including interview invitations for shortlisted candidates, will be sent to the email address registered on Tribepad. Applicants should regularly check their inbox and spam/junk folders.
Liverpool City Council is committed to equality and diversity and aims to appoint candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who require additional support during the recruitment process.
Informal Enquiries
Contact: Paula Griffiths
Email: Paula.Griffiths@liverpool.gov.uk
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Liverpool City Council recruitment portal.
Final Reminder
This is a permanent part-time Family Support Services position with Liverpool City Council, paying £36,581–£41,177 per year for 28 hours per week.
Important for international applicants: The employer specifically states that it understands this role does not meet Skilled Worker visa requirements. Candidates requiring sponsorship should therefore verify their eligibility before applying.