Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) | 8462 | secondment opportunity/temporary contract for 12 months | 37 hours per week | £48,610 to £52,594 per annum | Grade L | Norfolk
Are you an experienced social worker ready to step into a role with real influence?
Do you believe that safeguarding children must always be a priority?
If so, Norfolk County Councils Independent Statutory, Assurance & Practice Service would love to hear from you.
Were looking for a skilled and passionate individual to join our team as a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This is a statutory post that plays a critical role in managing concerns about professionals working with children.
As LADO, You Will
Lead the oversight and coordination of allegations involving individuals in positions of trust.
Make sure appropriate and immediate safeguards are in place to protect children.
Work closely with agencies, employers, and legal frameworks to ensure a fair, thorough, and child-centred process.
This role demands a deep understanding of child protection legislation, strong decision-making skills, and a confident, compassionate approach to advocacy. Youll need to be tenacious and ready to champion the rights and voices of children at every step.
If you're ready for a challenge that brings purpose and pride, apply now and help us ensure every child in Norfolk feels safe, supported, and heard.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
Financial benefits such as:
Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
Relocation expenses (where applicable)
An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions.
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.
We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Redeployment closing date: 25 June 2025
All other applicants closing date: 03 July 2025
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