About the Role

FIXED TERM UNTIL 31/12/2026

This is an 18-hour post requiring 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday. No weekends required. 

As the homes ‘Cook’ you must be flexible, motivated, and committed.

You must have a passion for improving the lives of disabled children and their families.

Preferably you will hold basic the qualifications listed in the person specification or will have the desire to attain such skills and continually want to improve your knowledge.

Where applicable, any additional training is available to ensure we are meeting the needs of all children staying at the home.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday, 6th September 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Week Commencing Monday 14th September 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!