Are you looking for your next career move? Take a look at what Knowsley Council has to offer – in terms of current vacancies and the range of employee benefits – and say yes to Knowsley.
You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the Council on a new Yes Knowsley website – visit www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes to find out more. A selection of current vacancies can also be found below.
The council offers a friendly, inclusive and welcoming working environment, with hybrid working in many roles, competitive salaries, a generous annual leave scheme, career progression opportunities, access to the Local Government Pension Fund and a range of other benefits including staff discounts, free car parking, an electric car lease scheme and 24/7 help and support around a range of issues – so say Yes to Knowsley.
Health and Social Care Worker (Adult Provider Services)
Salary £25,583 – £25,989 per annum with a closing date of 24.8.25.
As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support adults across Knowsley. The focus is on provision for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living, respite and day services.
This varied and rewarding role will involve providing person centred and bespoke care and support, assisting people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them, and this includes providing dignified personal care.
You will be required to work flexibly across any of the Adult Provider Services throughout the borough, and the role can involve any of the following: shift work, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays. In some parts of the service, you will be required to lone work.
You will join a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.
The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.
Find out more about this role here.
High Needs Learning Support Assistant (x3)
Salary £25,583 to £25,989 per annum with a closing date of 31.8.25.
Flourish FE is a post 19 SEN provision for young people with very high needs who cannot be placed in appropriate alternative provision within the borough.
We are looking for candidates who are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve the best outcomes for their adult lives.
You will require previous skills and experience in an education or care setting with particular experience of 1:1 support and working with SEN/High Needs.
You will enjoy working with young people and be prepared to deliver 1:1 support for students in all elements of the curriculum, including community access, community activities, life skills; and when required personal care.
Driving college vehicles for transportation is required therefore a full driving licence is essential.
Find out more about these roles here.
0-18 Family First Team Manager
Salary £51,356 – £52,413 per annum, the post is fixed term for 2 years and the closing date is 2.9.25.
Family First provides Early Help Assessment, Interventions, Support and Review to children and families who need Targeted Interventions. This highly professional and strong team deliver improved outcomes to children and families in Knowsley as part of the Early Help and Child Protection Service. The Team Manager is vital in ensuring practice is of a high standard.
The Team Manager ensures workers know their children well and have high aspirations for the children they work with. The Team Manager will take a thematic lead of continuous service improvement and development and contribute to the learning culture within the team. A nationally recognised professional qualification relevant to the service that includes accredited knowledge of children and young people’s development, family dynamics and casework models of intervention, (e.g. Social Work, Health, Teaching) or equivalent experience role is essential.
Read more about this role here.
Security Officer
Salary £25,583 – £25,989 per annum [plus 33% shift allowance payable] and the closing date is 14.9.25.
You will work within the security team who provide services for the public, other council services, schools and Council buildings.
You will be responsible for:
Monitoring CCTV cameras throughout the borough.
Working with various government agencies.
Reporting camera outages
Producing daily reports for Council officers.
Alarm handling for fire and intruder systems in the borough.
Dealing with telephone calls into the control room from the public and service users.
Experience of control room operations and good communication skills are required. Full training and uniform will be provided. The successful applicants must successfully pass NPPV level 2 vetting equivalent to joining police standard. The offer of a position will be dependent on the result of that vetting check.
More information on this role can be found here.