Part-Time LADO: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Lead

Walsall Community Network; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Clinical supervision

9‑day fortnight

Training and development

Job summary

Walsall Council’s Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) role is a high‑impact safeguarding position within Walsall Children’s Services. You will provide expert advice, professional challenge, and strategic oversight across agencies to protect children and ensure proportionate responses to concerns about adults working with children.

The post requires extensive experience with safeguarding, a qualified social worker, and the ability to work across complex networks.

Qualifications

• Extensive safeguarding experience with children and families.
• Qualified social worker with HCPC registration (where applicable).
• DBS clearance required for role.

Responsibilities

• Act as system leader for safeguarding children and young people across Walsall.
• Manage allegations against adults who work with children and collaborate with police and children's social care.
• Oversee the Position of Trust process for adults in all sectors with concerns about harming a child.
• Provide expert advice to those in positions of trust in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Coordinate work with HR and partner agencies across directorates and external organisations.
• Develop and deliver regional and national training to ensure consistent practice for LADO services.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Interagency collaboration

Leadership

Policy guidance

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Walsall Council’s Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) role is a high‑impact safeguarding position within Walsall Children’s Services. You will provide expert advice, professional challenge, and strategic oversight across agencies to protect children and ensure proportionate responses to concerns about adults working with children.

The post requires extensive experience with safeguarding, a qualified social worker, and the ability to work across complex networks.