Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Find out why people choose to work for Knowsley Council at www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes and below is a selection of our latest vacancies.
Children’s Social Care Team Manager – Children with Disabilities
Salary is £53,460 to £54,495 per annum and the closing date is 5 July 2026
To be successful for the team manager post you will be a qualified, highly experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will have excellent understanding of childcare legislation and social work principles, with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams. You will have evidential experience of managing staff and resources including completing staff supervision and you will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families. It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.
You can read more about this role here.
Health and Social Care Worker – Together We Care – Full Time and Part Time roles available
Salary is £25,583 – £27,254 per annum (plus additional payments dependant on shift pattern. This is the full time salary, it would be reduced pro rata for part-time hours)
If you’re caring, patient and dependable, this is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in social care — we’ll train and support you every step of the way.
No previous experience as a carer is needed, instead we focus on recruiting kind and caring people. We will provide you with an excellent, fully funded training programme that will give you all the skills and confidence you need.
As a Health & Social Care Worker, you’ll support adults in Knowsley to live safely, independently and with dignity. You’ll receive high-quality training from day one, along with ongoing learning and support throughout your career.
You can read more about this role here.
Fleet Procurement and Compliance Manager
Salary is £47,181 to £48,226 and the closing date is 5 July 2026
The primary purpose of the post is the fleet management and operational technical support functions including fleet procurement/disposal, asset register management and the day-to-day line management of the Council’s Stretton Way depot and stores units. It also includes management of the fleet workshop facility and to ensure the legal compliance of the fleet to meet the requirements of the Council’s Operators licence, driver and vehicle standards and all related regulations.
You can read more about this role here.
Technical Assistant – Highways Development Control
Salary is £28,598 – £31,022 per annum (pro rata) and the closing date is 5 July 2026
Highways Development Control is part of the Highways and Capital Delivery Service, responsible for delivering and protecting Knowsley’s highway network and ensuring new development supports safe, sustainable and accessible travel. We are seeking a Technical Assistant to support a range of Development Control and site development processes within the team. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines administrative, technical and coordination work, supporting the delivery of highway infrastructure associated with new development.
You can read more about this role here.
ASYE Social Worker
Salary is £37,280 per annum (Fixed point 26) and the closing date is 5 July 2026
The new Social Work Academy is recruiting ASYE positions within Children and Young People’s Service – where we will be by your side, working together to strengthen practice.
Your work will directly improve the safety, stability and life chances of children and young people. From supporting families through crisis, to helping children remain safely at home or find loving alternatives, you will see the tangible impact of your decisions and care.
You can read more about the role here.
Principal Housing Delivery Officer
Salary is £42,839 to £44,075 per annum and the closing date is 7 July 2026
The post will be based within the Strategic Housing team which is responsible for homelessness, allocations, housing assistance, affordable warmth, affordable homes development and housing intelligence. You will be responsible for developing housing strategy and policy as well as supporting the operational housing functions which include housing allocation, homelessness and housing renewal.
You can read more about this role here.
Principal IT Developer
Salary is £39,862 to £41,771 per annum and the closing date is 7 July 2026
We are recruiting Principal IT Developers with experience of software engineering best practice and AI development. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of using AI agents and LLMs to deliver business requirements. They will also understand how to work as part of a team to achieve results.
You can read more about this role here.