Residential Worker

Residential Worker – Sandfield Lodge

Employer: Liverpool City Council
Job title: Residential Worker – within a children’s home
Salary: £32,046 – £36,581 per year
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Sandfield Lodge, Liverpool
Job reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/2313
Category: Children’s Services
Posted: 8 October 2026

About the Role

Liverpool City Council is recruiting Residential Workers to join one of its mainstream children’s homes.

There are currently two full-time positions available. The home supports children who require emotional support because of adverse life experiences and is rated Good by Ofsted.

The successful candidates will work as part of a team to provide a warm, nurturing environment where children and young people feel safe, supported and cared for.

Key Responsibilities

As a Residential Worker, you will:

• Contribute to the day-to-day running of the children’s home and ensure the needs of children and young people are met.
• Support children with their education, social development, health and wellbeing.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and young people.
• Help create opportunities for children to have positive experiences.
• Support children and young people to grow and develop.
• Follow relevant policies and procedures.
• Work with families and partner agencies to safeguard and support children and young people.

What Liverpool City Council Offers

The council offers a range of benefits, including:

• At least 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years’ service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Agile working where the role allows, under the council’s “Flexibility First” approach.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and access to an AVC Scheme.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and other health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Sponsorship may be possible, subject to Home Office eligibility.

Liverpool City Council states that candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before starting employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship.

Applicants who require sponsorship are advised to check their eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

This wording means sponsorship is not guaranteed for every applicant. Eligibility will depend on the applicable Home Office requirements and the candidate’s circumstances.

Application and Selection Process

Closing date: The job listing states 23 October 2026. The advert’s introduction also refers to midnight on Friday 24 October 2026, so applicants should apply as early as possible rather than relying on the later date.

Shortlisting: Week commencing 26 October 2026
Interviews: 9, 10 or 11 November 2026
Interview format: Face-to-face

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

Applications are processed through the council’s Tribepad recruitment system. Candidates should complete their full profile, including work and education history, and regularly check their registered email address, including spam/junk folders.

For an informal discussion or further information, applicants can contact Michelle Berry at michellelouise.berry@liverpoolgov.uk.

How to Apply

Apply through the official Liverpool City Council recruitment system:

Job reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/2313

Source: Liverpool City Council Jobs