Local Authority Designated Officer

Grade K SCP 39 £ 50,269- SCP 43 £ 54,495 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa

Contract:

Permanent, 37 hours per week.
Essential Requirement:
Driving License, DBS
Essential

Qualification:

Must have a Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England.
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact Nick Libell

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance.

The LADO responds promptly, effectively and confidentially to allegations and concerns from all organisations offering a service to children, ensuring high standards of professionals practice consistent with legislation and statutory guidance.

The LADO has a key role in challenging and supporting agencies to take appropriate and timely steps to safeguard children from neglect and abuse by professionals, volunteers and those in public office who have direct contact with or responsibility for children.

You will be the first point of contact for all allegations made against people who work and volunteer with children and young people and will provide guidance and advice on the most appropriate action in consultation with the employer.

We are looking for an experienced social work professional who can develop effective professional credibility and working relationships, communicate effectively, chair meetings, maintain clear records, provide training and critically analyse trends and themes across multiagency systems.

If you think you could be what we're looking for, please apply now with your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the job description and person specification.

If you would like to know more about the role before applying please contact Head of Service

We offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS clearance is required for this role. Employment offers are conditional upon satisfactory clearances.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.