Deputy LADO | Local Authority Designated Officer

Are you an experienced LADO? Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services?

We have a fantastic Locum LADO opportunity based within a childrens social work team in the Blackpool, Lancashire area.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Access to a benefits app that could save you �100's per year
• Weekly payroll
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to �300 for referring a friend or colleague (t's & c's apply)

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide professional advice on allegations against individuals working with children
• Ensure effective mechanisms for timely and appropriate progression of allegations to protect children from harm.
• Chair complex multi-agency and multi-professional meetings.
• Represent the Local Authority in multi-partnership meetings.
• Performance management, audit cases, allocate cases, and manage resources effectively.
• Manage the Duty System, hold strategy discussions with police, and progress cases appropriately.

To be considered for the Deputy LADO role ideally you will have:

• Significant experience of working as a social worker ideally as a senior social worker within a children's social work setting
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience of chairing child protection conferences and reviews.
• Diploma/Degree in Social Work.
• SWE registration.

To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today....Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Mackenzie @ QSW Hub (phone number removed)

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