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.
You can read more about working for Knowsley Council, and our latest vacancies, at www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes
We are currently recruiting for:-
Head of Education
Salary is £87,117 to £93,978 per annum and the closing date is 11 September 2026
Knowsley Council is seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of Education to lead our Education Service and help drive outstanding outcomes for children, young people and adult learners across the borough.
This is a rare opportunity for a strategic leader with a passion for education, inclusion and partnership working to influence educational excellence from birth through to adulthood. As a key member of the Children’s Services Management Team, you will provide high-quality leadership across a diverse portfolio, ensuring the delivery of statutory education functions while shaping the future of education in Knowsley.
You can read more about this role here.
Experienced Social Worker
Salary is £44,253 – £45,579 per annum and the closing date is 13 September 2026
We’re seeking confident, experienced practitioners who are passionate about safeguarding children and committed to achieving lasting change. You’ll have experience of supporting cared for children and undertaking a safeguarding role; be confident managing complex risk and decision-making; be relationship-focused and child-centred in your practice; and have strong assessment, analysis and court skills.
You can read more about this role here.
Advanced Practitioner
Salary is £46,579 – £47,665 per annum and the closing date is 13 September 2026
We’re looking for someone with significant experience in supporting Cared for Children who can offer support, guidance and mentoring to colleagues within their team (including ASYE’s), helping to build their confidence and knowledge in working with children and young people.
We’re seeking confident, experienced practitioners who are passionate about safeguarding children and committed to achieving lasting change.
You can read more about this role here.
Social Worker
Salary from £37,280 to £39,152 to £44,075 per annum and the closing date is 27 September 2026
We are seeking Newly Qualified & Experienced Social Workers in Adult Social Care. If you are passionate about strengths-based practice, partnership working, and achieving positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
You can read more about this role here.
Head of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance – Adults
Salary is £87,117 to £93,978 per annum and the closing date is 27 September 2026
As Head of Service you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adults who access support from our services. With responsibility for the strategic leadership and direction of adult safeguarding, quality and practice across all service areas within adult social care, you will play a critical role in driving forward service improvement, learning and innovation helping to ensure high‑quality outcomes are achieved for adult in Knowsley.
You can read more about this role here.
Residential Support Worker
Salary is £32,061 to £33,699 per annum (pro rata for part time), 30 hours per week rostered over 7 days and the closing date is 27 September 2026
As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, child-centred care within a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. You will work alongside families and partner agencies to support children’s wellbeing, participation and development through trauma-informed, relationship-based and therapeutic practice.
You can read more about this role here.
Advanced Practitioner
Salary is £45,091.00 to £46,142.00 per annum and the closing date is 27 September 2026
We are looking for dedicated Advanced Practitioners to join our Hospital Discharge Team, and the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will drive practice development and improvement in the service and ensure the safe and effective delivery of services to adults with eligible care needs.
You can read more about this role here.