Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £51,356 (Level one) rising to £54,495 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council .
About the Role
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) plays a critical role in safeguarding children by overseeing the management of allegations made against adults who work with children. This includes coordinating with police, social care, employers, and other professionals to ensure that investigations are handled thoroughly, fairly, and promptly. The LADO provides strategic oversight rather than conducting investigations directly, ensuring that all processes are compliant with statutory guidance and best practice. This role is pivotal in promoting safe employment practices and maintaining public confidence in services that work with children.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Essential Qualifications:
1. A Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work or an equivalent professional qualification.
2. Current registration with Social Work England.
Essential Experience:
3. Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work or a related safeguarding role.
4. Direct experience of fulfilling LADO or Management of Allegations responsibilities.
5. Proven experience in leading service delivery, managing complex cases, and working in multi-agency environments.
Essential Knowledge:
6. In-depth understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance, and best practices, including safer recruitment and employment standards.
7. Familiarity with the statutory responsibilities of the LADO as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children and the Children Act 2004.
Essential Skills and Competencies:
8. Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions.
9. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports.
10. Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively under pressure.
11. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with the ability to embed these principles in service delivery.
12. Confidence in leading change, driving continuous improvement, and influencing senior stakeholders across partner organisations.
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.
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