Job Vacancy: Support Worker for Children with Disabilities
Knowsley Council, an award-winning local authority and recipient of the 2024 Municipal Journal Award for Local Authority of the Year, is seeking dedicated support workers to join our team. We are committed to fair employment practices and fostering a healthy, inclusive, and just workplace.
Are you caring and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning, physical disabilities, and autism? Join us in providing therapeutic care and support in a short break residential setting. As a support worker, you will act as a positive role model, develop trusting relationships, and support children's growth and development.
Applicants should have recent relevant childcare experience, either paid or voluntary. Qualifications such as NVQ 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care or equivalent are preferred.
Application Details
* Closing Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 23:59
* Interview Date: Week commencing 16 September 2025
Contact Information
If you have questions about this role or working at Knowsley, please contact:
* Julia Nelson, Registered Manager - Julia.Nelson@Knowsley.gov.uk, Phone: 0151 443 0887
* Joanne Hackett, Deputy Manager - Joanne.Hackett@Knowsley.gov.uk
Workplace Flexibility and Diversity
We consider requests for flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours, remote work, compressed hours, and part-time roles. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black and Minority Ethnic communities and individuals with disabilities, to promote diversity in our workforce.
Application Submission
Please upload your CV and a supporting statement as a single document (PDF or Word), tailored to reflect the competencies in the person specification. The document should be 1-2 pages long. Submissions not aligned with the person specification may not be shortlisted.
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