This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals within Childrens Centres & Family Hubs in Liverpool. The position of Family Link Worker is a diverse role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy being exceptionally busy, working in a thriving and stimulating environment whilst gaining a great deal of job satisfaction you will enjoy the role of Family Link Worker.

The role involves developing and delivering Early Learning sessions for families with children under five years, using your skills and abilities to observe children and plan sessions to ensure their progression and identify areas of need
As a Family Link Worker you will extend this support to the family home, helping parents to strengthen the skills they have already and provide a positive learning environment at home. Our overall aim is to ensure the children have optimal opportunities to reach their potential, are ready to learn and transition to nursery or school
We have strong partnerships with local Schools, Nurseries and Community settings, we work with their teams to engage families and provide services to promote Children's learning and development with a particular focus on Speech, language & communication skills
Family Link Workers provide direct support to children and families facing a range of difficulties. Early Intervention help prevents families from requiring a higher level of need. In collaboration with the family and partner agencies you will develop individual targeted plans of intervention in accordance with the needs of the child and their family as part of the Early Help offer
Strong interpersonal skills will be essential in establishing trust to build relationships with Parents/Carers to secure their co-operation to work with you and achieve best outcomes for their children
Parenting is a difficult job and most parents at some point will benefit from additional support. The Children's Centre offers a wide range of Parenting Courses which are facilitated by our Family Link Workers. The successful candidates will receive training to deliver courses such as You and Me Mum, Nurture Programme, Baby Massage & Welcome to Play
To evidence the impact of your work you will be required to complete evaluation reports and case studies throughout the year, strong recording is key. The information is used to inform self evaluation, shape service delivery and celebrate achievements, We are looking for dynamic, pro-active Family Link Workers who are committed and dedicated to working with families and making positive changes to young Children's lives., Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: 23/10/2026 at 23:59

A bit about us:

At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
Discounted Gym Memberships
Employee Volunteering Scheme
Medicash

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