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Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Stevenage
Location: Farnham House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage
Pay: 42.50 per hour
Contract: Temporary (6 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: Majority of tasks completed remotely
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join Hertfordshire's Child Protection Service. This is a specialist role managing and overseeing the allegations management process in line with local and national safeguarding procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee individual cases involving allegations against individuals working in the children's workforce.
- Chair LADO meetings, agree decisions and actions, and ensure accurate recording and timely distribution of notes.
- Work with employers to ensure appropriate referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service and regulatory bodies.
- Maintain robust recording systems to provide clear audit trails for decision-making.
- Implement performance management systems and share learning to improve safeguarding practice.
- Establish links with other LADOs regionally and nationally to share best practice.
What We're Looking For:
- Social Work qualification preferred, but candidates with extensive LADO experience will be considered.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Must be a car driver.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay rate.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and improving practice across services.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
