Job Description

Job Introduction

Please note: this vacancy is only available to internal staff members and those working for Liverpool City Council via agency.

Job Title: Supervised Family Time Coordinator

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.


Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.


We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!


Our Practice Model - "Our City, Our Children, Together" - was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.


An exciting opportunity has arisen in Children's Services for the role of a Supervised Family Time Coordinator. This is a new role within Children's Services to support the delivery of our statutory duty to offer good quality, well-coordinated supervised family time to children, young people, and families in Liverpool. The post holder will coordinate the transfer of the existing provider in order for LCC to deliver this service in-house.

Key responsibilities

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The role of Supervised Family Time Coordinator will establish and co-ordinate an efficient arrangement of Family Time As Supervised Family Time Coordinator, you will ensure the delivery of Family Time is monitored and scrutinised both morally and financially The Supervised Family Time Coordinator will establish positive relationships with families and actively engage them through consultation, participation, and partnership You will have demonstrable child care knowledge as a Supervised Family Time Coordinator within a social care setting or a relevant establishment

Please note that this is a fixed term contract/internal secondment opportunity for the purposes of delivering a limited term project and will end one year from the start date of your contract.

Our offer to you:

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

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight Monday 26 January 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 30 January 2026

Interview date: Friday 6 February 2026

Interview format: Teams


We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.


If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, then please contact Jo Smith (joanne.smith@liverpool.gov.uk) or Michelle Murphy-Tyrer (michelle.murphy-tyrer@liverpool.gov.uk).


Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.





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.


If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.


Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.


Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.


Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list


This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.