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:-
Town Centre Operations and Events Officer – Kirkby Market
Salary is £27,274 – £29,071 per annum and the closing date is 15 October 2026
You will support the day-to-day management of Kirkby Market, including working with traders, members of the public and contractors, enforcement of the Market Code of Practice, administration of the market operations, some basic cleaning and operation of our waste facilities.
You can read more about this role here.
Multi Skilled Operative – Kirkby Market
The salary is £25,614 per annum and the closing date is 15 October 2026
Duties include cleaning the Market, litter picking throughout the day, checks on toilets, emptying bins, general cleaning. Maintenance duties to include painting, fixing shelving, minor plumbing repairs, use of basic power tools, installation of signs etc. Some maintenance and cleaning experience is required. The work pattern is 4 days of 6 (Mon-Sat) with the shift pattern to be confirmed.
You can read more about this role here.
Service Manager (Neighbourhood Health Development) – 12 month / fixed term
Salary is £63,904 – £69,823 per annum and the closing date is 18 October 2026
An opportunity has arisen for a twelve month fixed term post to lead the operational design and delivery of the local Neighbourhood Health agenda within Knowsley.
Under the neighbourhood health framework partners will work collectively and with the local population to shift care into communities, develop local neighbourhood health plans and improve local health outcomes. Using population health approaches, prevention will be a focus as well as joining up action around wider determinants to target deeply ingrained inequalities in health.
You can read more about this role here.
Team Manager – Young People’s Team
Salary is £55,224 to £56,293 per annum and the closing date is 25 October 2026
We’re looking for an exceptional Team Manager to lead our Young People’s Team, helping us continue our ambitious improvement journey and deliver outstanding services for children and young people.
This is more than a management role. It’s an opportunity to shape practice, develop talented social workers, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across Knowsley. If you’re an experienced social work manager who is passionate about relationship-based practice, developing others and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
You can read more about this role here.
Team Manager – Care Experienced Team
Salary is £55,224 to £56,293 per annum and the closing date is 25 October 2026
We’re looking for an inspirational and experienced Team Manager to lead our Care Experienced Young People Team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape services, support a talented workforce and help young people make successful transitions into adulthood and independence.
As a corporate parent, we believe every care experienced young person deserves opportunities, encouragement and support to achieve their potential and goals. If you share that ambition and want to lead a service that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
You can read more about this role here.
Experienced Social Worker (Children and Young People)
Salary is £44,253 to £45,529 per annum and the closing date is 31 October 2026
Are you a passionate, qualified Social Worker ready to do more than just a job? This is your opportunity to be part of something transformational, where your work creates meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children, young people and their families.
We have Vacancies in our Children Looked After, Child Protection and Children with Disabilities Teams.
You can read more about this role here.