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Family Link Worker – Liverpool City Council

Salary: £32,046–£36,581 per year | Permanent, Full-Time | 35 Hours per Week

Liverpool City Council is recruiting a Family Link Worker to support children under five and their families through early learning, parenting support and early intervention services.

This is an opportunity to help young children develop essential skills, support parents and carers, and improve outcomes for families across Liverpool. The successful candidates will join Children’s Centres and Family Hubs, working alongside schools, nurseries and community partners.

Visa Sponsorship: The advert states that applicants must already have the right to work in the UK before starting employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Sponsorship is not guaranteed, and applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa should check their eligibility before applying.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Family Link Worker
  • Employer: Liverpool City Council
  • Salary: £32,046–£36,581 per year
  • Location: Vauxhall, Fountains and County Children’s Centre and Family Hub, Liverpool, UK
  • Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
  • Working Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Working Arrangement: Fixed-location, office-based
  • Job Category: Children’s Services
  • Number of Vacancies: Not stated in the advert
  • Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/48473/2359
  • Closing Date: 23 October 2026

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council is committed to improving the lives of residents through high-quality public services and strong community partnerships.

Its Children’s Services department has received a positive outcome across all four judgement areas in its recent Ofsted ILACS inspection, with three areas rated Good. The inspection highlighted improvements in social work practice, workforce stability and outcomes for children and families.

The council aims to create a supportive working environment where employees can develop their skills while making a meaningful difference to local communities.

About the Family Link Worker Role

The Family Link Worker will work with families with children under five, helping to promote early learning, child development and school readiness.

The role involves delivering early learning sessions, supporting parents in the home and identifying children’s developmental needs. You will also work with partner organisations to provide targeted early intervention and family support.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working with families, building relationships and helping children reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver early learning sessions for families with children under five.
  • Observe children’s development, plan activities and identify areas where additional support may be needed.
  • Visit family homes to help parents strengthen their parenting skills and create positive learning environments.
  • Support children to develop the skills needed for nursery and school.
  • Work with schools, nurseries and community organisations to improve children’s learning and development.
  • Promote speech, language and communication skills among young children.
  • Provide early intervention and direct support to children and families experiencing difficulties.
  • Work with families and partner agencies to develop individual intervention plans based on children’s needs.
  • Build trusting relationships with parents and carers to encourage engagement and positive outcomes.
  • Deliver parenting programmes and courses, including You and Me Mum, the Nurture Programme, Baby Massage and Welcome to Play, following the training provided.
  • Complete evaluation reports and case studies to record progress, demonstrate impact and inform service improvements.

Training and Development

Successful candidates will receive training to deliver a range of parenting courses, including:

  • You and Me Mum
  • Nurture Programme
  • Baby Massage
  • Welcome to Play

Liverpool City Council also offers access to learning and development opportunities to support employees’ professional growth.

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Employee Benefits

The council offers a range of employee benefits, including:

  • Annual Leave: At least 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years of service. Pro rata for part-time employees.
  • Additional Leave: Option to purchase extra annual leave.
  • Flexible Working: A Flexibility First approach to agile working, where the role permits.
  • Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with an option to join the AVC Scheme.
  • Training and Career Development: Access to a wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Travel Benefits: Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
  • Car Scheme: Drive Time salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
  • Family Support: Enhanced family-friendly leave policies.
  • Fitness: Discounted gym memberships.
  • Volunteering: Employee Volunteering Scheme.
  • Healthcare Benefits: Medicash.

Application Requirements and Important Information

Applicants should review the official job description and person specification to confirm the essential criteria, qualifications and experience required for the position.

Liverpool City Council welcomes applications from people with different backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities. It also guarantees an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria, in line with its recruitment policy.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship: Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of recruitment. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK before starting the role or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Candidates requiring sponsorship should assess their Skilled Worker visa eligibility before submitting an application.

Interview and Selection Process

  • Closing Date: Midnight on 23 October 2026
  • Shortlisting Date: To be confirmed
  • Interview Date: To be confirmed
  • Interview Format: Face-to-face

The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the deadline.

Applications are processed through the council’s Tribepad recruitment system. Ensure your profile, employment history and education history are completed, and check your registered email account, including your spam or junk folder, for recruitment updates.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Liverpool City Council recruitment page and complete the online application.

Contact for Further Information: Adele Scotton
Email: Adele.scotton@liverpool.gov.uk

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process can contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026. Submit your application early to avoid missing the deadline.

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