LADO Specialist - Safeguarding Strategy Lead (Flexible)

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency based in Coventry is seeking a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to support child safeguarding initiatives. This role offers a flexible workload with an excellent pay rate of £41.42 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work, experience in safeguarding practices, and strong coordination skills to effectively lead multi-agency meetings. Join this impactful role and contribute to safeguarding children in your community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay rate

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing safeguarding allegations in a children's services context.
• Knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance and procedures.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and progress allegations against professionals working with children.
• Chair LADO strategy meetings with police, HR teams, and partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and reports.
• Advise on safer recruitment and professional conduct.
• Develop and deliver training on safeguarding practices.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Strong communication skills

Multi-agency coordination

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

A trusted recruitment agency based in Coventry is seeking a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to support child safeguarding initiatives. This role offers a flexible workload with an excellent pay rate of £41.42 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work, experience in safeguarding practices, and strong coordination skills to effectively lead multi-agency meetings. Join this impactful role and contribute to safeguarding children in your community.