Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Hertfordshire

Caritas Recruitment; Kings Langley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency in child protection is seeking a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to manage allegations in children's services. The role involves overseeing individual cases, chairing meetings, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification and strong safeguarding knowledge. Competitive pay and a flexible hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunity to enhance safeguarding practices

Qualifications

• Experience as a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) preferred.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage allegations against individuals in the children's workforce.
• Chair LADO meetings and ensure accurate recording.
• Work with employers for appropriate referrals.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Car driver

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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.li>
• 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