Our journey is very much one of moving forward, so that our teams are supported to ensure that children and young people receive the very best service from us.
About Us
We’re on a journey for excellence
Together, we are committed to making a difference.
From the moment you reach out to us to apply for a role, you will discover that our aspiration is for all children and young people in Halton to be safe and have a positive start in life.
For children and young people living in Halton
Our aim is to safeguard and support the development and learning of children and young people, so they grow up feeling safe, secure, happy and healthy, and are ready to be Halton’s present and Halton’s future. We know that our social work teams must have everything they need to physically and mentally do their job to make this difference.
That’s why, in joining us, you will always be fully supported to:
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Put children and young people at the heart of everything you do
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Develop your knowledge, skills and experience
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Make sure the needs of children and their families are met
What this means for our children
We are proud of how everyone within our Children and Families Service Department is working hard to transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people. By developing positive relationships and strong partnerships, we are creating the conditions that enable children and young people to fulfil their potential. By working with families to make positive changes or finding the best possible care away from home, we are keeping children and young people safe, secure and happy – so that they thrive and achieve.
The right support at the right time
Across our Children and Families Service, our focus is on making sure children, young people and their families are supported by the right people with the right skills and knowledge in the right place at the right time. As such, our teams include:
iCART (who manage the contact and referrals)
Duty and Assessment
Early Help and Intervention
Safeguarding Unit
Children in Need / Child Protection
Children in Care & Care Leavers
Fostering
Adoption
Community Support Workers teams
Children Centres
Education, Inclusion and Provision
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Why choose Halton?
As all our social work colleagues who have made a move to Halton will say, the Borough chose them.
Halton really is a special place to live and work. Nestled between Liverpool and Manchester, Halton spans the twin towns of Widnes and Runcorn (and surrounding villages) on either side of the River Mersey. As thriving industrial towns, Widnes and Runcorn have remained inseparable since the Industrial Revolution.
From Green Flag award-winning parks and medieval ruins to state-of-the-art theatres and expansive shopping centres, there’s no need to look beyond Halton to fill your leisure time. Few places have three canals and miles of footpaths and nature reserves on their doorstep!
Besides joining a great team in a lovely location, what are the other benefits of moving to the Borough, though?
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Lower house prices
The average house price in Halton (£143,400) is below the national average for England. There is also an abundance of new homes being built.
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Renting a home
Rent starts at £400 per month for a two-bedroom terraced house and up to £800 per month for a three-bedroom semi-detached home.
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Education opportunities
There are opportunities for all age groups, from youngsters taking their first steps into nursery to college students deciding on their future careers.
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Excellent employment
There are plenty of employment opportunities in Halton and despite the low living costs, the wages are slightly higher than the average for England.
Travelling to and from Halton
Halton has excellent travel links to Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, and London. Travelling to and from the Borough is made easy by the modern network of roads, expressways and railways.
By Road: Located within the M56 and M62 corridors, Halton is close to Liverpool, Manchester and Chester.
By Bus: Halton’s 17km dedicated Busway makes it incredibly easy to travel around the Borough.
By Rail: Two railway stations take you to Liverpool in 20 minutes, Manchester in 40 minutes, and London in less than 2 hours.
By Air: Halton is ideally located between Manchester International Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, one of Europe’s fastest growing regional airports.