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:-
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.
Chef Supervisor (Knowsley Village School)
Salary is £29,542 to £32,046 per annum (pro-rata for part time), 25 hours per week and the closing date is 25 October 2026
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to working as part of a team to deliver the service at the highest standard. Duties will include, but are not limited to, operational management, preparing and serving food, delegating tasks and upholding high standards of hygiene and cleaning. Relevant training will be provided.
You can read more about this role here.
Chef Supervisor (St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School)
Salary is £29,542 to £32,046 per annum (pro-rata for part time), 25 hours per week and the closing date is 25 October 2026
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to working as part of a team to deliver the service at the highest standard. Duties will include, but are not limited to, operational management, preparing and serving food, delegating tasks and upholding high standards of hygiene and cleaning. Relevant training will be provided.
You can read more about this role here.
Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Case Manager
Salary is £38,510 to £40,444 per annum and the closing date is 26 October 2026
As a perpetrator Case Manager, you will make safe contact and work with those causing harm on a one-to-one basis, seeking genuine engagement as you create opportunities for behavioural change by delivering co-ordinated intervention plans.
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
We are serious about creating the best possible outcomes for children and young people. That means investing in our people, strengthening leadership at every level, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation and improvement. Join an inclusive, forward-thinking service where you will feel empowered to thrive, innovate and lead change.
You can read more about this role here.
Experienced Social Worker (Accelerated Permanence Team)
Salary is £44,253 – £45,529 per annum and the closing date is 1 November 2026
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships. It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you in doing this.
You can read more about this role here.
Educational Psychologist x 2
Salary is £49,215 – £65,423 per annum and the closing date is 1 November 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 thriving team are wholly invested in early intervention and the application of psychology in a proactive and positive way to make a real difference to the children, and families of the borough.
You can read more about this role here.