ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER in Knowsley

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.

Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 6GA, Hybrid Working

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.

Closing Date: 19/07/2026 at 23:59

Reference: CVP 0644

About the Service

Knowsley Council is a committed and growing local authority focused on improving children’s social care services (CSC). The council is on an improvement journey with a focus on strengthening practice, developing our workforce and delivering consistently high‑quality services. Our Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) brings together key partners to ensure timely, informed decisions and effective safeguarding responses.

Role Overview

The role is for a senior social work professional who will provide leadership and management oversight in a fast‑paced, front‑door environment such as MASH. Responsibilities include making confident threshold decisions, providing effective support to practitioners, fostering collaboration with multi‑agency partners, and driving positive change across the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and supervise staff to deliver high‑quality practice and achieve service outcomes.
• Make sound, timely and defensible decisions regarding child safeguarding and service provision.
• Analyse risk and work with partners to secure best outcomes for children and families.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and information sharing across the local authority and external partners.
• Advocate for best practice, embed a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to and champion improvement initiatives within CSC.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within children's safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of thresholds, statutory guidance and legislation.
• Experience working in a MASH or front‑door setting (desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, timely and defensible decisions.
• Experience supporting, coaching or supervising staff.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Strong partnership‑working and communication skills.

Benefits

• Disability confident employment and reasonable adjustments.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including part‑time and compressed hours.
• Generous holiday entitlement – starting at 28 days leave with the option to buy additional 10 days.
• Supportive practice improvement team and learning opportunities.
• Well‑being support, employee assistance schemes and free refreshments.
• Access to cycle‑to‑work scheme, free parking, and discounts on gym membership and a credit‑union.
• Monthly supervisor time and a structured career development pathway.
• Menopause and sickness absence policies supportive of employee health.
• Eye tests and corporate eye‑care scheme for display screen users.
• Recognition events such as Learning at Work Week and Themed Practice Learning Week.

Equality and Diversity

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 under‑representation in our workforce.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

Legal and Other Information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants. The role is for a permanent contract and requires a minimum presence of three days per week at the job base. The applicant will need a UK residence or qualifying visa to be eligible.