Social Work Triage & Safeguarding Advisor

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking staff for Starting Point, an office-based service that triages and screens referrals for Early Help and safeguarding. The role involves supporting staff, providing oversight, and making threshold decisions on incoming contacts, with training and ongoing professional development offered.

There is no direct face-to-face contact with children or families in this post, but the role requires DBS screening and alignment with safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 is seeking staff for Starting Point, an office-based service that triages and screens referrals for Early Help and safeguarding. The role involves supporting staff, providing oversight, and making threshold decisions on incoming contacts, with training and ongoing professional development offered.

There is no direct face-to-face contact with children or families in this post, but the role requires DBS screening and alignment with safeguarding standards.