Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Lambeth Council Eden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join the London Borough of Lambeth. Main Purpose of Post: To take responsibility for Lambeth's statutory requirement to manage allegations made against people who work with children, ensuring all allegations are managed appropriately, fairly, and efficiently in line with statutory guidance. The post holder will also lead on supporting employers, voluntary bodies, and partner agencies whose employees or volunteers are the subject of an allegation. Duties and Responsibilities: * Manage all allegations made to Children's Social Care concerning individuals working with children in a professional or voluntary capacity. * Lead the multi-agency response to allegations in accordance with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures. * Provide clear advice, guidance, and support to employers, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies throughout the process. * Ensure accurate recording, effective monitoring, and timely case progression. * Work collaboratively with police, HR departments, and safeguarding partners to ensure consistent and safe outcomes. * Contribute to the development of policy, training, and practice to strengthen safeguarding arrangements across the borough. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working available Pay Rate: * £45.44 p/h Umbrella Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Significant post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding, child protection, or managing allegations against professionals * Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, guidance, and statutory duties relating to LADO work * Social Work England registration (if applicable to background) * Strong partnership and communication skills with the ability to manage complex and sensitive cases Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration. Contact K.Dsouza@ (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free