Child Safeguarding Triage Social Worker (Office-Based)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council in Derbyshire is seeking a triage officer for Starting Point, an office-based service handling referrals across Early Help, safeguarding and specialist services.

The role involves information gathering, screening referrals, speaking with families and professionals by phone, and deciding whether cases require referral to Starting Point. CPD opportunities are provided.

Responsibilities

• responding to the professional advice and consultation line
• screening domestic abuse incidents and contacts relating to unborn children
• determining whether these require referral to Starting Point
• speaking with families and professionals by telephone where required
• completing requests for information

Job description

Derbyshire County Council in Derbyshire is seeking a triage officer for Starting Point, an office-based service handling referrals across Early Help, safeguarding and specialist services.

The role involves information gathering, screening referrals, speaking with families and professionals by phone, and deciding whether cases require referral to Starting Point. CPD opportunities are provided.