Lado (Local Authority Designated Officer)

2 weeks ago


Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Blackburn with Darwen Council Full time

Job description

**Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week**

**Department: Children's and Education**

**Interview Date: Friday 11th August 2023**

This is an exciting time to join our Review and Quality Service as the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).

Within children's services it has been identified that we need dedicated professionals to deliver a specialist service for our most vulnerable children. The focus of the role will entail management of allegations; ensuring that allegations against adults working with children are dealt with effectively and timely in line with current legislation.

Blackburn With Darwen are also excited to develop the role of LADO in not only supporting the growing intervention already in place but also to develop further networks of awareness raising for both professionals, parents and those supporting our children. As LADO you will be key in developing this with the support of the team. There is also the expectation that the role will include supporting a small number of children who are looked after as their IRO.

This is a small, friendly team underpinned by a culture of trust, mutual support and flexible approach to working arrangements with opportunities to contribute to service development in order to ensure children, young people receive a high standard and quality service.

There will also be opportunities to transfer your skills, knowledge and experience in order to support and develop others. In return you will receive high quality supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and be part a culture that recognises success and achievements. If you feel you are that special person with the enthusiasm, commitment and determination to improve outcomes for children and young people we would love to hear from you.

**In addition to your CV, please include supporting information which evidences how you meet the criteria detailed on the key requirements document.**

**Job details**:
Job reference
- REQ02018

Date posted
- 05/07/2023

Application closing date
- 02/08/2023

Location
- Blackburn with Darwen

Salary
- Grade J, SCP 39-43, £45,495 - £49,590 per annum

Package
- Blank

Contractual hours
- 37

Basis
- Full time

Job category/type
- Council



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