Unqualified Short Breaks Support Worker

Automotive Jobs
Uk
August 8, 2025
Full Time Part Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role:

Liverpool City Council is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Short Breaks Support Worker to support disabled children in building independence and forming friendships in a safe and inclusive environment.

As part of our Ousted-registered provision, you’ll play a vital role in facilitating enjoyable and enriching experiences for children while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support disabled children to attend friendship groups and community activities

  • Help promote independence, confidence, and social interaction

  • Follow safeguarding procedures and ensure a safe environment

  • Commit to working 1 evening and 1 weekend session per week

  • Be available for additional hours during school holidays

  • Work effectively as part of a team to deliver high-quality support

What We’re Looking For:

  • Some experience supporting disabled children and their families

  • Understanding of child safeguarding and protection protocols

  • Flexible, reliable, and a good team player

  • Commitment to creating a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment

Training Provided:

You will receive fully funded training, including:

  • First Aid

  • Epilepsy awareness

  • Moving and handling

  • Food hygiene

  • TEAM TEACH (positive behavior management)

Working Hours:

  • 8 hours per week (1 evening + 1 weekend session)

  • Extra hours may be offered during school holidays

Employee Benefits:

  • 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 5 years (pro-rata)

  • Flexible/agile working (role-dependent)

  • Local Government Pension Scheme with additional AVC options

  • Wide range of learning and development opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Programmer and wellbeing support

  • Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes

  • Car lease scheme (salary sacrifice)

  • Discounted gym memberships and Medicate health cover

  • Enhanced family leave policies

  • Volunteering opportunities

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 24th August 2025

  • Shortlisting: Week commencing 25th August 2025

  • Interviews: Week commencing 1st or 8th September 2025

  • Interview Format: Face-to-face

Want to Learn More?

For an informal chat or more details about the role, contact:

Important Notes:

  • This role does not meet the Home Office salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

  • Applicants must have existing eligibility to work in the UK.

  • All communication will be sent via the Tribe pad system, so check your email (including spam/junk) regularly.

  • Liverpool City Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We guarantee interviews to candidates from underrepresented groups who meet the essential criteria.

  • Reasonable adjustments can be provided upon request. Contact: recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Join us in making a real difference to the lives of children and fa

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