Designated LADO Officer & Childrens Representative
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £31.70 per hour
Job Ref: OR12589
Job Responsibilities
* Manage the Position of Trust process concerning adults in the children's workforce where there are concerns about harm to a child, following statutory guidance (Working Together 2023).
* Maintain a diverse range of sensitive relationships within the Council across Directorates and with external agencies including schools, early years providers, health providers, police, charities, independent, private, faith, and voluntary groups.
* Work with HR services within the Council and across all partnership agencies.
* Ensure senior leaders are informed about situations that may result in adverse or negative publicity.
* Chair meetings regarding managing allegations against individuals who have caused harm or may pose a risk to children.
* Challenge decisions made by employers regarding their employees that do not assure the safeguarding of children.
* Provide advice across the safeguarding partnership on interpreting and implementing Safeguarding Procedures and policies.
* Deliver multi-agency training to ensure best practices across all sectors.
* Prepare a quarterly performance report that highlights new issues, challenges thinking, and identifies learning.
* Maintain the client information system concerning adults who may pose a risk to children or have caused harm to a child.
* Comply with and promote the Council's Health, Wellbeing, and Safety at Work and Confidentiality policies.
Person Specifications
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent.
* Relevant experience within children's services.
* Social Work England Registration.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £31.70 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Experience:
* Designated LADO Officer & Childrens Representative: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person