ICART Social Worker: Multi-Agency Child Safeguarding

Halton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual holiday (including bank

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Life Cover: 3× Salary

Free Car Parking at HBC sites

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Wellbeing hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Halton is recruiting an ICART Social Worker based in Widnes to triage concerns about children within a multi‑agency team, identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent where needed. You will work with social care, health, education and policing colleagues to determine next steps and safeguard children.

The role offers career progression through training and development, a strong support network, and a focus on relationship‑based practice within Halton's improvement journey.

Responsibilities

• Screen parents/carers/child/young person and partners to enable the manager to decide next steps.
• Role based in Widnes with some travel across the Borough.

Job description

Halton is recruiting an ICART Social Worker based in Widnes to triage concerns about children within a multi‑agency team, identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent where needed. You will work with social care, health, education and policing colleagues to determine next steps and safeguard children.

The role offers career progression through training and development, a strong support network, and a focus on relationship‑based practice within Halton's improvement journey.