Local Authority Designated Officer Council Posted - On-site Expires

Grade K scp 39 £ 51,928 to scp 43 £ 56,293, essential car user allowance up to £963pa

Contract:

permanent

Hours:

37 per week
Essential requirement: full driving licence, DBS
Essential qualification:
Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact:
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Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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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.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, 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.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

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• Our Values & Behaviours
• DBS
• Top Tips
• Documents for Right to Work
• Privacy Notice

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record…