ICART Social Worker: Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Screenings

The Methodist Church in Britain; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 34 days incl. bank hols

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life cover 3x salary

Training & development

Social Work Academy

Free car parking

Flexible working

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council in Widnes is seeking a Social Worker for the ICART team to be the first point of contact for concerns about children. The role involves screening checks with families and partner agencies, and contributing to decisions on next steps with a relationship-based practice model.

It requires staying aware of immediate risk and safeguarding needs, with travel across the Borough. The post offers a supportive Social Work Academy, training routes to advanced practitioner, and a

Responsibilities

• Carry out screening checks with parents, carers, children and young people
• Carry out screening checks with police, health, education and other partner agencies
• Help the manager decide next steps on concerns about a child
• Work within the ICART triage process, including identifying immediate risk
• Make sure consent is obtained from parents or carers when professionals refer, or decide when it can be set aside
• Respond to safeguarding matters as they arise

Job description

Halton Borough Council in Widnes is seeking a Social Worker for the ICART team to be the first point of contact for concerns about children. The role involves screening checks with families and partner agencies, and contributing to decisions on next steps with a relationship-based practice model.

It requires staying aware of immediate risk and safeguarding needs, with travel across the Borough. The post offers a supportive Social Work Academy, training routes to advanced practitioner, and a