At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
The safeguarding and quality assurance service is looking for an experienced manager to undertake the role of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). You will work within a multi‑agency context, using your social work and safeguarding experience to provide advice, guidance, support and challenge to organisations that employ or volunteer with children when one of their staff faces an allegation.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee allegations against adults who work with children (0‑17) in paid or voluntary capacities.
- Provide advice, information and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations.
- Ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled and reported allegations are handled effectively.
- Offer support and challenge to organisations regarding allegations management and safer recruitment.
- Deliver training on the process of allegations management as part of the Council’s training offer.
- Work with organisations unfamiliar with the role of Local Authority Designated Officer to develop their understanding of allegations management.
Requirements
- Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
- Knowledge of legislation, procedure, practice and guidance relating to managing allegations.
- Extensive relevant management and post‑qualifying experience.
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Additional Information
- Administrative support will be provided, and you will manage the administrative officer supporting the LADO function.
- You will be part of the south‑west regional LADO group and supported to attend bi‑monthly meetings.
- Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and is a Disability Confident Employer. The role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
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