Job Description
Now hiring an Education LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)!
Location: Haringey, London
Salary: £57,663 – £60,819 pa
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 hrs/week)
Closing: Sun 22 Feb 2026
Interviews: w/c 9 Mar 2026
Please note This role is only open to UK-based applicants.
Join Haringey, the vibrant, creative rebel borough gearing up to be 2027 London Borough of Culture. We champion equality, stand together, and live our values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, Community-focused.
We're recruiting an experienced Education LADO to protect children in education settings by managing allegations against professionals (Early Years to 18+).
You'll:
️ Coordinate and manage allegations cases
️ Chair meetings, write analytical reports, visit settings
️ Deliver training to education partners
️ Assess risk and ensure compliance with safeguarding law/guidance
Join our small, supportive LADO team (3 members) with regular supervision, business support, and growth opportunities in the Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Service.
You need:
️ Qualified/registered social worker
️ Substantial childcare social work experience
️ 5+ years managing Children's Services/Children & Families teams
️ Strong expertise in child protection, legislation, multi-agency working, and risk assessment
️ Ability to write clear policies/procedures
Benefits: Up to 31 days leave + banks, hybrid working options, generous pension, wellbeing support, leisure/culture discounts.
Haringey welcomes applications from all backgrounds for our inclusive workplace.
Make a real impact on child safety, apply today!
Leila.Sienna@frontierconsulting.com
077 085 93496
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