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.
Come join us and be part of our success.
Housing Solutions Support Officer
Salary is £28,598 – £31,022 per annum and the closing date is 8 February 2026. Fixed term until March 2027.
This is an opportunity to join an experienced statutory housing solutions service within Knowsley, ensuring everyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness has access to meaning full help tailored to the individual needs of the household.
The purpose of the Housing Solutions Support Officer will be to provide clients with tailored support to alleviate the homeless and assist in prevent homeless re-occurring.
You should be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in a statutory homeless service or housing service and have 2 A levels or the equivalent. You will need to show a drive and commitment to preventing homelessness, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders. A willingness to learn, adapt and lead change will also be required.
You can read more about this role here.
Seasonal Environmental Maintenance Worker
Salary is £24,796 – £25,185 per annum and the closing date is 8 February 2026. Fixed term until 25 September 2026.
You will work as part of the Streetscene Service delivering grounds maintenance and street cleansing duties boroughwide.
Duties will include general street cleansing and grounds maintenance operations such as litter removal, grass cutting, bin emptying, mixed border maintenance and fly tip/graffiti removal.
The job role is based outdoors and involves walking, lifting and the operation of handheld machinery such as pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hedgetrimmers and sucker blowers.
The job requires an element of independent and flexible working to undertake all tasks associated to maintain the cleanliness and high quality appearance of the environment.
You can read more about this role here.
Apprentice – Streetscene
Salary is £24,413 per annum, the closing date is 8 February 2026 and this is fixed term for 2 years
The successful candidates will work as part of the Streetscene Service delivering grounds maintenance and street cleansing duties boroughwide in addition to the completion a National Vocational Qualification in Horticulture, delivered via an approved provider.
The job role is based outdoors and involves walking, lifting and the operation of handheld machinery such as pedestrian mowers, strimmers, and hedge trimmers and sucker blowers.
Full training will be provided and there is no requirement for previous experience within this field as this is a learning-based opportunity.
You can read more about this role here.
Family Support Worker
Salary is £32,061 to £33,699 per annum and the closing date is 5 February 2026
Knowsley Children’s Social Care is seeking to recruit an Experienced Family Support Worker to work in the Children with Disabilities team on a full-time basis. The team supports children and young people with disabilities and their families. This specific role contributes to assessment, planning and intervention for families as set out by a Social Worker and will work in partnership with children, young people and their families by providing assessments, support, advice and training to ensure their needs are being met.
You can read more about this role here.