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:-
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.
Revenues Officer – fixed term for 15 months
Salary is £33,119 – £34,811 per annum and the closing date is 27 September 2026
We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Revenues Officer to join our Sundry Debtors Team. You will play a key role in ensuring the effective billing, collection, and recovery of Adult Social Care Sundry Debts, helping to safeguard public funds and support essential local services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in local authority adult social care debt management who is looking to develop their career in a supportive and professional environment.
You can read more about this role here.
ILM Development Adviser
Salary is £33,119 – £34,811 per annum and the closing date is 27 September 2026
As a key member of the Knowsley Works Service, you will deliver high-quality information, advice, and guidance to Knowsley residents seeking training and employment opportunities. The role involves working collaboratively with local employers, partners, and council services to align workforce skills with employer needs, supporting economic growth and improved outcomes for residents.
You can read more about this role here.
Purchasing and Brokerage Officer
Re-advert – previous applicants need not apply
Salary is £29,542 – £32,046 per annum and the closing date is 27 September 2026
The team provide an effective brokerage, purchasing and placement service for nominated service users in respect of a specific service area (e.g. home care, residential Nursing care) as directed by managers on behalf of social care staff and partners.
You can find out more about this role here.
Assistant Solicitor
Salary is £55,224 to £56,293 per annum and the closing date is 28 September 2026
We are looking for an experienced solicitor to join our People’s Services legal team. The focus of the post will be matters relating to the Council’s children’s social care and safeguarding functions, in particular public law childcare proceedings and advice to statutory panels and case management meetings.
You can read more about this role here.
Education Psychologist – 2 posts
Salary is £49,215 – £65,423 per annum and the closing date is 1 October 2026
We are seeking skilled Psychologists (or Trainee EPs undertaking their third year of doctoral training) who are passionate about making a difference to the community they serve. Our established and diverse model of service delivery offers opportunities to be involved in a wide range of projects and initiatives, including the roll out of our new Experts at Hand offer in line with our local SEND reform plan.
You can read more about this role here.