Director of Children's Social Care

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: £99,161 to £104,870 per annum (Pay award pending)
• Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working, Free Parking
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 29/05/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: CVP 0597

Director of Children's Social Care

Knowsley Council is looking to recruit an outstanding permanent Director to help drive the next phase of our ambitious transformation and make a lasting difference to the lives of our residents.

The role carries responsibility for shaping high quality, person centred services, strong partnership working, and sustained improvement across complex systems. This post sits at the heart of Knowsley's commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children, young people, families and communities and provides support to the DCS in their statutory role acting as their deputy. At the heart of the role is a belief that strong trusted relationships, with residents, partners and colleagues are the most powerful driver of sustainable improvement and better outcomes.

• Shape high quality, person centred services for children, young people, families and communities.
• Develop and sustain strong partnership working across local, regional and national networks.
• Lead continuous improvement and assurance activities to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Act as deputy to the Director of Children's Social Care in statutory duties.
• Promote and embed co production, inclusive decision making and community partnership in all service design and delivery.

About You

• Experienced senior leader with a strong professional background and a proven track record of driving improvement and assurance.
• Credibility to influence at local, regional and national levels.
• Deep commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and public service.
• Genuine dedication to co production and working alongside people with lived experience as equal partners.
• Ready to commit to flexible working flexibly, including flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, and part time arrangements, with a minimum of three on site days per week.

Why Knowsley

Knowsley is a bold and forward looking borough with a strong sense of community and place. You will join a supportive, ambitious leadership team with the freedom to innovate, shape services and leave a genuine legacy.

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 from candidates with disabilities.

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.