Local Authority Designated Officer

1 day ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom HCRG Workforce Solutions Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join our Quality Assurance Unit on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advice, information, and guidance to employers and voluntary organizations around allegations and concerns against people who work with children.
  • Chair complex multi-agency meetings in line with statutory guidance, overseeing individual cases from all partner agencies.
  • Ensure the child's voice is heard and that they are safeguarded.
  • Ensure there is a consistent, fair, and thorough process for all persons working with children and young people.
  • Monitor the progression of all cases to ensure they are dealt with as quickly as possible.
Requirements
  • You will be a Social Work England registered social worker with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care.
  • You will possess a highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work Practice.
  • You will be an experienced Senior Practitioner, Independent Chair, or Team Manager.
  • You will need to be a committed, confident, and competent professional who has a proven record of progressing/managing complex child protection investigations relating to both children who are looked after by the local authority or children subject to a child protection plan.
  • You will be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the LADO Service and its delivery to a range of partner agencies.
  • You will demonstrate in your practice your understanding of the strength and merit of working in partnership with a range of agencies to keep children safe.
  • You will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and report writing skills.
  • You will be both passionate and ambitious for children.


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