Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Knowsley, Merseyside
Principal IT Developer Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 07/06/2026 at 23:59 Reference: CVP 0607 Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success. 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. The IT Service provides corporate IT services to all areas of the Council including IT strategy, policies, applications and technical support, software development, account management and resolution of IT issues. We are recruiting Principal IT Developers with experience of software engineering best practice and AI development. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of using AI agents and LLMs to deliver business requirements. They will also understand how to work as part of a team to achieve results. 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 welcome applications from residents and beyond, 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. Interviews are likely to be held on 19 June 2026 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
Principal IT Developer Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 07/06/2026 at 23:59 Reference: CVP 0607 Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success. 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. The IT Service provides corporate IT services to all areas of the Council including IT strategy, policies, applications and technical support, software development, account management and resolution of IT issues. We are recruiting Principal IT Developers with experience of software engineering best practice and AI development. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of using AI agents and LLMs to deliver business requirements. They will also understand how to work as part of a team to achieve results. 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 welcome applications from residents and beyond, 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. Interviews are likely to be held on 19 June 2026 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
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Knowsley, Merseyside
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 Children's Social Care Team Manager Children with Disabilities Salary: £53,460 to £54,495 per annum Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week. Closing Date: 10/05/2026 at 23:59 Reference: CVP 0562a Are you a highly experienced social worker with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care? Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children's Services could be the place for you. Be part of what we are building Our Children's Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on! Want to work with: a friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees? a smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options? Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People Then this may be the role for you We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to 'good' whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council's main priorities; there's significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people. If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team. We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to. As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below. We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey- in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it though, see what our current social workers have to say.- To be successful for the team manager post you will be a qualified, highly experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will have excellent understanding of childcare legislation and social work principles, with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams. You will have evidential experience of managing staff and resources including completing staff supervision and you will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families. It's important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this. Our offer to you: We are a Disability Confident Employer,meaning we offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees. Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives;Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily. 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. Generous Holiday Entitlement:starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave Manageable Workloads- directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported. Differentiated sickness absencefor individuals living with a disability. Menopause policysupporting women in the workplace. Newly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme High Quality IT Kitsupporting agile working arrangements Learning & Career Development:We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job & progression Supportive Practice Improvement Team - we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews. A range of Workers Groups,g., Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. Well-being Support:We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace MyTime - our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision Newly Developed Progression Pathway Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council. Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. Currently Offering Free Parking Cycle to Work Scheme:We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment. bank holidays. Eye Tests:We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses Free Refreshments - Tea, Coffee and Milk Discounted Gym Membership Credit Union Membership VIVUP Discounts & Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. We welcome applications from residents and beyond, 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 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. How to apply To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so. You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
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 Children's Social Care Team Manager Children with Disabilities Salary: £53,460 to £54,495 per annum Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week. Closing Date: 10/05/2026 at 23:59 Reference: CVP 0562a Are you a highly experienced social worker with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care? Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children's Services could be the place for you. Be part of what we are building Our Children's Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on! Want to work with: a friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees? a smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options? Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People Then this may be the role for you We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to 'good' whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council's main priorities; there's significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people. If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team. We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to. As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below. We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey- in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals. Don't just take our word for it though, see what our current social workers have to say.- To be successful for the team manager post you will be a qualified, highly experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will have excellent understanding of childcare legislation and social work principles, with the ability to lead, direct and motivate teams. You will have evidential experience of managing staff and resources including completing staff supervision and you will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families. It's important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this. Our offer to you: We are a Disability Confident Employer,meaning we offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees. Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives;Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily. 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. Generous Holiday Entitlement:starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave Manageable Workloads- directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported. Differentiated sickness absencefor individuals living with a disability. Menopause policysupporting women in the workplace. Newly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme High Quality IT Kitsupporting agile working arrangements Learning & Career Development:We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job & progression Supportive Practice Improvement Team - we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews. A range of Workers Groups,g., Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. Well-being Support:We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace MyTime - our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision Newly Developed Progression Pathway Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council. Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. Currently Offering Free Parking Cycle to Work Scheme:We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment. bank holidays. Eye Tests:We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses Free Refreshments - Tea, Coffee and Milk Discounted Gym Membership Credit Union Membership VIVUP Discounts & Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. We welcome applications from residents and beyond, 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 . We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. How to apply To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so. You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.