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

Service Manager - Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
- Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- Closing Date: 31/08/2026 at 23:59
- Reference: CVP 0690

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.

Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.





Are you an experienced leader who is passionate about safeguarding children and strengthening the quality of practice across Children's Social Care? Knowsley Council is seeking an exceptional Service Manager for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership across our quality assurance, safeguarding and improvement functions. This is a unique opportunity to drive high standards, embed a strong learning culture, and ensure the voices and experiences of children and families directly influence service development and practice improvement.

We're looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record of leadership within Children's Social Care.
- Can inspire, support and develop high-performing teams.
- Has a deep understanding of safeguarding, quality assurance and performance improvement.
- Builds strong relationships and works effectively across multi-agency partnerships.
- Brings creativity, curiosity and a determi

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