Designated LADO Officer and Childrens Representative

Posted 03 September 2025
Salary 42
LocationHereford HR1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceOR12589

Job description

3-month contract with a local authority

Summary
  • We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Herefordshire Council as a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) on a 3-month contract. This role is crucial in ensuring the safeguarding of children by managing allegations and providing expert advice across the safeguarding partnership. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of child protection and implementing effective safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Chair all meetings related to managing allegations against individuals who may pose a risk to children.
  • Challenge decisions made by employers that do not ensure the safeguarding of children.
  • Provide advice on interpreting and implementing safeguarding procedures and policies across the partnership.
  • Deliver multi-agency training to promote best practices across all sectors.
  • Prepare quarterly performance reports to highlight new issues, challenge thinking, and identify learning opportunities.
  • Maintain the client information system for adults who may pose a risk to children or have caused harm.
  • Comply with and promote the Council's Health, Wellbeing, and Safety at Work and Confidentiality policies.

Essential Experience Required
  • Proven experience in providing executive-level administrative support in a fast-paced or high-profile environment.
  • Strong diary management and scheduling skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.
Essential Qualification Required
  • Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent.
  • Relevant experience within children's services.
  • Social Work England Registration.
  • HCPC Registration.

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • The role requires a DBS check.
  • Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, United Kingdom.
  • The role closes on 28th September 2025. Apply ASAP.