Educational LADO - North London

Pulse Healthcare Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Educational LADO in North London, advising on children's protection and safety within educational settings. This role is crucial in managing allegations of harm and providing training to educators, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays

Learning and development courses at work

Qualifications

• Social Work qualified, with valid Social Work England registration.
• Experience managing safeguarding and protecting children.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage allegations of harm against education professionals.
• Produce analytical reports and participate in training opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education

Management experience in safeguarding

Child protection

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

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Liquid Personnel is currently looking for an Educational LADO to join our clients in North London.

Our client is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as they strive for excellence in all they do. They're a service with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team which has passion, integrity, and commitment. Their staff members embody their organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused.

Your benefits as an Educational LADO:

• Generous leave entitlement up to 31 days + bank holidays
• Generous annual leave
• Learning and development courses at work, including workshops and courses

About the role:

The Education LADO advises schools and education professionals from Early Years through to 18 on the protection and safety of children in education settings. The LADO role is a statutory role which coordinates and manages allegations of harm against professionals within the field of education. It is a busy, challenging and rewarding role which really focuses the skills, confidence and knowledge of the experienced child protection manager and practitioner. In addition to managing the allegations process, the role incorporates training and development opportunities with our education partners. It includes chairing meetings, producing clear and analytical reports and visits to schools and education settings.

About the team:

The LADO service is a small team comprised of 3 team members. You will receive regular Supervision from the experienced LADO Service Manager and our Senior Business Support Officer. In addition to regular team meetings, there are service meetings with colleagues from the Service in which you will be based (the Engagement, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service). You have the opportunity to enhance your learning and expertise in this small and continuously developing team.

Essential requirements of this Educational LADO role:

• Social Work qualified, with valid Social Work England registration
• Management experience in safeguarding and protecting children
• Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education and related guidance for schools and education settings
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or

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