Targeted Services Officer

Targeted Services Officer – Liverpool City Council

Salary: £36,581 – £41,177 per annum
Location: Edge Hill CFC, Liverpool (Agile field-based)
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Job Category: Children’s Services
Department: Children & Young People’s Services
Visa Sponsorship: The advert states that candidates must already have the right to work in the UK or meet Home Office criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Sponsorship is not guaranteed; applicants requiring sponsorship should check their eligibility before applying.
Closing Date: 22 November 2026
Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/2415

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is committed to improving the lives of local residents and building stronger communities. The council offers employees the opportunity to contribute to public services, support local communities and make a meaningful difference across the city.

The council is looking for motivated and committed individuals who can help deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and families.

About the Role

Liverpool City Council is recruiting a Targeted Services Officer to join its Youth Justice Teams within Targeted Services for Children and Young People.

The successful candidate will work directly with vulnerable children and young people who may be experiencing significant risks, safeguarding concerns or challenging circumstances.

The service supports young people and their families where intervention is needed because of issues such as anti-social behaviour, criminal activity and criminal exploitation.

You will be responsible for developing, delivering and coordinating individualised services and programmes designed to help young people make positive changes in their behaviour and personal circumstances.

The role also involves working with children and young people with complex safeguarding needs, preparing formal assessments and reports, and representing the service at multi-agency meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with vulnerable children and young people facing significant risks and safeguarding challenges.
• Develop, deliver and coordinate individualised support services and intervention programmes.
• Support young people and families affected by anti-social behaviour, criminality and criminal exploitation.
• Deliver creative interventions that engage young people and encourage positive behavioural changes.
• Work with children and young people with complex safeguarding requirements.
• Prepare high-quality formal assessments and professional reports.
• Build positive relationships with young people and their families.
• Represent the service at professional meetings, forums and multi-agency discussions.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations to improve outcomes for children and young people.

What Liverpool City Council Offers

Successful candidates will have access to a range of employment benefits, including:

• At least 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years of service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Agile working arrangements, depending on the role.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme.
• Training, career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes.
• Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash benefits.

Application and Selection Process

Applications must be submitted online through Liverpool City Council’s recruitment portal.

• Closing Date: Midnight on 22 November 2026.
• Shortlisting: Week commencing 23 November 2026.
• Interview: Week commencing 30 November 2026.
• Interview Format: Face-to-face.

The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.

Applicants should complete their full profile, including employment and education history, on the Tribepad recruitment system.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of recruitment. Candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should check the relevant Home Office eligibility requirements before applying.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, visit the official Liverpool City Council recruitment website and complete the online application.

Informal Enquiries: Lisa Allenby
Email: lisa.allenby@liverpool.gov.uk

Reasonable Adjustments: Applicants requiring adjustments during the recruitment process can contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.