Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to work within Walsall Council on a part time basis. Wednesday to Friday but can be negotiable.
Job Purpose
The LADO is responsible for managing and overseeing allegations or concerns about professionals or volunteers who work with children, such as teachers, childminders, nursery staff, or police officers. They must offer advice and guidance to those who are concerned about individuals in a position of trust in line with local safeguarding procedures. The postholder is required to write and implement the LADO strategy and policies within the borough. This requires the postholder to forecast current and future service needs, developments nationally and across our partnership to ensure service capacity meets the business need. To liaise with the police and other agencies to ensure that safeguarding matters have been considered and addressed.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of 5 years working directly with children and families in a safeguarding setting as a qualified social worker. The post-holder is expected to have (or develop with support) a basic level of digital skills to be able to access and use employee self-serve functionality.
Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one‑one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.
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