Emergency Response

Sessional Emergency Response Worker – Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £17.64–£19.49 per hour
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral, England
Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Job Type: Casual / Sessional
Working Pattern: Part-time, as and when required, including evenings, weekends and out-of-hours work
Work Arrangement: On-site
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Closing Date: Check the official job advert for the exact date
DBS Check: Required

About the Role

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting a Sessional Emergency Response Worker to join its team supporting children, young people and families across Wirral.

This role offers an opportunity to use your existing skills, gain further experience and help families facing crisis or emergency situations.

You will provide emergency support, safeguard children and families, and deliver crisis intervention to prevent situations from escalating. You may also work alongside external professionals, including the police and NHS services.

You will be supported by an experienced team and a management team committed to providing guidance and helping you develop in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency response support to children, young people and families across Wirral.
• Support and safeguard children and families experiencing crisis situations.
• Deliver crisis intervention to help prevent further escalation.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, including police and NHS teams where required.
• Respond to service demands and undertake allocated sessions when available.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and other out-of-hours periods, depending on service requirements.

Working Hours and Contract

This is a casual position, meaning work is offered as and when required rather than through a guaranteed regular schedule.

The Emergency Response Worker manager allocates work to available staff according to service demand. Some workers undertake overnight shifts, but overnight work is not required of everyone. Evening and weekend sessions are also available and allocated across the team.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised hourly rate is £17.64 to £19.49, depending on the applicable rate for the role.

Wirral Council also highlights a range of staff benefits, including:

• An excellent pension scheme with an employer contribution.
• Immediate life cover and ill-health protection.
• Staff discounts.
• A flexible and inclusive working culture.
• Staff wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development.
• Family-friendly employment initiatives.
• An annual leave package starting at 28 days plus public holidays, subject to the applicable employment terms.

Benefits and leave arrangements may vary according to the terms of the casual appointment.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

Important: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK before starting employment. The council will verify eligibility to work in the UK during the final stages of recruitment.

Candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should note that this vacancy is not suitable for them.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This position requires a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants should also review the council’s Safer Recruitment and Employment Policy for further information.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official Wirral Council vacancy page. Applicants must register on the recruitment website before completing their application.

The council does not accept postal applications for this vacancy. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date because the council reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you would like to discuss the role, contact the Emergency Response Worker manager at joannedutton@wirral.gov.uk.

Wirral residents who are unemployed or out of work and need help with their application can contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team:

• Email: info@involvenorthwest.org.uk
• Telephone: 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349

Important Application Information

• Applications must be submitted online.
• Applicants must demonstrate their existing right to work in the UK.
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available.
• A DBS check is required.
• The vacancy may close earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received.
• Download the job description and supporting documents before the vacancy closes if you need to keep a copy.