About Us

Welcome to Connect2Halton, a council-owned company dedicated to recruiting our flexible workforce (temporary and casual workers).  We are a 50/50 publicly-owned joint venture between Halton Borough Council and Commercial Services Group, a company wholly owned by Kent County Council.

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Established in June 2024, our dedicated team specialises in temporary, fixed-term, contract and casual recruitment, ensuring that Halton Borough Council has access to a talented and versatile workforce. Our recruitment specialists have extensive experience in identifying top talent and placing them in impactful roles within the council.

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At Connect2Halton, we are committed to supporting the council in achieving its goals by providing exceptional recruitment services. Our mission is to connect talented individuals with rewarding opportunities within Halton Borough Council, contributing to the community’s growth and prosperity.

Our people

Frequently Asked Questions

You would be employed by Connect2Halton, a Council-owned company, placed in roles within Halton Borough Council.

By registering with Connect2Halton, you gain access to a wide range of temporary, fixed-term, contract and casual positions within Halton Borough Council. Registering ensures that you are considered for roles that match your skills and experience, and it gives you the opportunity to work in diverse and impactful roles that contribute to the community. Additionally, being registered with us provides you with access to exclusive job opportunities and updates tailored to your career goals.

To apply for a job, you can:

You can contact us in the following ways:

  • Phone: 0151 511 6688
  • Email: info@connect2halton.co.uk
  • In Person: Halton Borough Council, Municipal Building, Widnes, WA8 7QF
  • Online: Use the contact form on our website for general enquiries or feedback.

Connect2Halton covers a wide range of temporary and casual roles across Halton - Runcorn, Widnes and surrounding parishes including Daresbury, Hale, Moore and Preston Brook.

We recruit for a variety of roles within Halton Borough Council, including:

We want to encourage and support people to apply for roles advertised by Connect2Halton. Our experienced team can help you with CV writing, cover letters and preparing for interviews. For detailed advice, please get in touch with us directly.

We offer temporary, fixed-term, contract and casual positions. The contract type will be specified in the job description for each role.

Yes, Connect2Halton offers a range of working arrangements, including hybrid, flexible, and part-time roles, depending on the position and department within Halton Borough Council. Specific details about the working arrangement for each role will be provided in the job listing. If you have specific preferences or requirements, please discuss them with us when applying or during the interview process.

Values

As a council-owned company, Connect2Halton follows the values of Halton Borough Council which are:

Halton Borough Council and Connect2Halton aim for:

  • We aim to deliver the highest possible standards of work, and look for opportunities to improve where we can
  • We take steps to understand the needs of our customers, colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring those needs are reflected in how we deliver our services
  • We encourage and support innovation and creativity to improve service delivery and outcomes
  • We constructively challenge working practices, where there are opportunities for modernisation and improvement
  • We balance the need for efficiency with the need for quality outcomes, and always have value for money in mind

  • We share knowledge, information and ideas with the right people at the right time, taking every appropriate opportunity to collaborate
  • We value, support and promote diversity and inclusivity in all that we do, treating everyone with dignity and respect
  • We build and maintain professional relationships through positive collaboration with colleagues, partners and stakeholders
  • We listen to and value other people’s opinions, and resolve differences through constructive discussions
  • We show our appreciation for those who contribute to or add value to our work

  • We keep up to date with the knowledge and skills needed to perform at our best
  • We look for opportunities to improve ourselves through a variety of development activities and learning from our experiences
  • We provide constructive feedback to colleagues to enable their growth and development
  • We celebrate success, ensuring colleagues are recognised for their achievements and contributions
  • We embrace and understand the need for change, viewing it as an opportunity for development and personal growth

  • We act as positive role models for our colleagues, leading by example, building trust and supporting a learning culture
  • We understand what leadership means to our teams and deliver against their expectations, providing regular and constructive feedback
  • We empower colleagues to deliver, and to make decisions relating to their work, agreeing clear expectations with them for outcomes and high performance standards
  • We actively promote the positive wellbeing of our colleagues, seeking to identify when help is needed and will ensure appropriate support is given
  • We tackle problems constructively and quickly, finding the best solution and aiming for a speedy outcome

  • We deliver what we say we will deliver, and will let the right people know when things don’t go to plan
  • We seek clarity about our roles and responsibilities, and take ownership of our own objectives, regularly checking that our performance is on track
  • We will personally take steps to remove barriers to our success
  • We understand when we can’t solve problems personally, and ask for help and support at the right time
  • We let people know when mistakes are made, and provide solutions for resolving any problems

Our latest roles

Casual Support Worker - ALD Day Services

Cheshire
£12.00 - £12.000001 per hour

Independent Reviewing Manager - Care Leavers

Runcorn
Up to £40.24 per hour

Childrens Social Worker - Level 3

Runcorn
Up to £35.21 per hour

Looking for a permanent role?

 

 

Explore opportunities on the Halton Borough Council website.

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