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.
Knowsley Council aims to provide the best support and services to residents and businesses across the borough. To do that, it needs the best people.
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.
Early Years Portage Practitioner
Salary is £31,067 – £32,654 per annum and the closing date is 8 June 2025.
Knowsley Early Years Service works to build capacity within children, families, and communities through the provision of high-quality accessible universal services and a preventative Early Help offer that will start to break the intergenerational cycles of disadvantage and dependency. Knowsley Early Years will ensure every child grows up in a nurturing environment, with access to public service support helping children to fulfil their potential as they move into primary and secondary education.
As a Portage Practitioner you will work to the principals of the National Portage Association, meeting continued registration requirements. Provide an Educational Home Visiting service for pre-school children with additional needs and/or disabilities working in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies using the Portage Model.
You will initiate Early Help Assessments and be the Lead Practitioner when appropriate. You will contribute to the development of Education, Health and Care Plans.
You can find out more about this role here.
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Salary is £50,512 – £51,515 pro rata per annum and the closing date is 8 June 2025.
Knowsley Safeguarding and Quality Assurance is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to undertake a job share role of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
You must have a sound track record of delivering excellent services for children and families and be able to demonstrate that you are able to challenge appropriately where services do not meet children’s needs. You will ensure that safeguarding allegations against those who work with children and young people are managed effectively and fully considered.
You can find out more about this role here.
Fostering Support Worker
Salary is £31,067 – £32,654 per annum and the closing date is 15 June 2025
An exciting opportunity has been created to promote fostering services and the recruitment of new foster carers. We’re looking for someone who is dynamic and flexible to work within a collaboration and supporting recruitment and retention initiatives.
You can find out more about this role here.
Scrutiny and Partnership Officer
Salary is £41,511 – £42,708 per annum and the closing date is 5 June 2025.
You will be part of a hardworking team that works closely with Elected Members, senior officers and strategic partners to support the delivery of an effective scrutiny function and strategic partnership governance arrangements.
As a Scrutiny and Partnerships Officer you would be expected to provide advice and briefings to Elected Members on a range of topic areas.
You can find out more about this role here.