Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

at  Staffordshire County Council

Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Staffordshire Children’s Front Door, based in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This is a 12 month, fixed term role in the management and coordination of allegations against people working with children.
Main Responsibilities
As an experienced social worker in safeguarding children you will be working within an team to ensure that allegations are dealt with in a timely manner that is robust and fair with positive and effective working with all stakeholders and partner agencies.
The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• have a social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered.
• have post qualifying social work experience in children’s safeguarding.
• knowledge of the LADO role and underpinning legislation and guidance.
• knowledge and skills in management of risk.
• experience of multi agency working with the ability to scrutinise and challenge.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Abi Bowyer on abigail.bower@staffordshire.gov.uk or Linda Hancock on linda.hancock1@staffordshire.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details