Local Authority Designated Officer
London Borough of Bexley
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and confident social worker to take on the statutory role of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This is a pivotal position responsible for managing and overseeing allegations made against individuals who work or volunteer with children. You will lead on coordinating multi-agency responses, ensuring that concerns are handled promptly, proportionately and in line with statutory guidance.
The LADO role is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to influence practice and support professionals with thoroughness and sensitivity. Working closely with multi agency partners, including police, education, health, children's social care and other agencies, you will provide expert advice, maintain oversight of all allegations management processes and ensure that children are safeguarded effectively.
If you’re looking to bring your safeguarding expertise to a role with real influence, we would welcome your application.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Julie Campbell, Service Manager, Practice Learning Review, 0203 045 3346, [email protected]
Candidate Profile
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.