Overview
We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey.
- Salary: Pay Band J – £37,280 to £39,152 per annum Pay Band K – £39,862 to £41,771 per annum Pay Band L – £42,839 to £44,075 per annum
- Location: Hybrid Working, Knowsley Council, Borough Wide
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- Closing Date: 31/07/2026 at 17:00
- Reference: CVP 0640
Knowsley Council is committed to delivering compassionate, person centred, and empowering Adult Social Care. We are proud of our supportive culture, strong values, and our drive to continually improve outcomes for adults, carers, and our communities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Knowsley Council as Good in how well we are meeting our responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support under the Care Act (2014).
We are now seeking Newly Qualified & Experienced Social Workers. If you are passionate about strengths-based practice, partnership working, and achieving positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Work with adults with a wide range of needs, including mental health, physical disabilities, older adults, and carers.
- Complete strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries, applying professional curiosity and sound judgement.
- Work collaboratively with health partners, voluntary agencies, carers and families.
- Promote independence, wellbeing and choice, in line with the Care Act 2014.
- Contribute to a positive team environment where learning and reflective practice are encouraged.
What Knowsley Offers You
- Manageable caseloads and strong team support
- Dedicated learning and development opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Generous annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme
- A culture that values wellbeing, creativity and continuous improvement
If you’re a Social Worker looking for a role where you can grow, feel valued, and genuinely make an impact in people’s lives, Knowsley is the place for you.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
Closing Date: 31 July 2026 at 5:00pm
Interview Date: 10 August 2026
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