Local Authority Designated Officer LADO - Connect2Surrey : Job Details

Connect2Surrey | Surrey County Council

Locum LADO - Childrens' Services

Quality Assurance

99851

In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance to employers, agencies, and voluntary organisations on concerns or allegations involving those working with children and young people.
• Chair child protection strategy meetings concerning allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers.
• Liaise with the police and relevant agencies to manage allegations effectively.
• Report significant safeguarding issues and high-profile cases to the LADO Partnership or senior managers.
• Collaborate with the LADO Partnership and Surrey Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) on inter-agency performance management processes and standards.
• Deliver child protection training to staff and volunteers.
• Analyse performance management data and support the preparation of reports for senior management.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working with Childrens Services, in a LADO position, for a minimum of three years.
• Valid registration with Social Work England.
• Valid UK drivers license, with access to own car & ability to travel nationally.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.

*Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements will not be progressed.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Annual Leave entitlement.
• Access to Pension scheme.
• Ability to apply for any Surrey County Council Permanent role, from day one.

Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to;

Connect2Surreyis a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.