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3-month contract with a local authority
Additional Information
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.