Job Title: LADO
Company: Midlands Local Authority (hybrid working)
Day Rate: £375 per day (inside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial 3 months with likely extension

Interviews are taking place ASAP, starting immediately

About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LADO to join a Local Authority based in the Midlands. As the LADO you will provide professional and practice advice to the Council and its partners and will have the overall responsibility for the management of allegations of abuse against adults in a position of trust across the authority.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Head of Quality Assurance to support with additional capacity needs with managing referrals and allegations
  • Provide advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations that have concerns about a person who may have behaved inappropriately when working or volunteering with children and young people
  • Matrix management of all cases and investigations in an unbiased and timely manner
  • Ensure that there is a transparent, fair and consistent process for all whom allegations are made against
  • Working with the Mosaic system to ensure efficient case management.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Proven LADO, preferably with experience with the Mosaic system.
  • Prior knowledge of Local Authority processes
  • Demonstrable experience as a Safeguarding and Quality Assurance specialist with expertise in complex case management
  • Be able to demonstrate effective communication skills both written and oral
  • Active registration of Social Work England
  • Available references for the most recent assignments.
  • Must have requisite level of DBS checks or be willing to undertake one

 

Next Steps:
If you are an experienced LADO professional with the relevant background, we would love to hear from you! Please email your CV to me at s.macrae@baltimoreconsultingltd.com or give me a call on 0117 313 7110.

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Managing this role

Sarah Macrae

Senior Consultant - Children’s Services