Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Location: Aylesbury
The role is a hybrid model of homeworking, office based and delivering training both virtually and in person.
About us
The LADOs bring a variety of experience and working backgrounds to the job and work together to build awareness and knowledge to protect children in Buckinghamshire. This is built on a foundation of support provided by our business support officers whose expertise and skills blends with and enhances the team.
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the role
This post is directly responsible for providing the role and function of The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). You will have oversight of the management of allegations of harm, suitability or misconduct of people working with children across the children’s workforce. You will provide advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations, liaising with police and other agencies, and chairing Allegations against Staff and Volunteer Meetings (ASVs).
The LADO is also responsible for raising awareness and understanding of safe working practices and safer recruitment to a range of partners and agencies.
About you
You will be a Qualified Social Worker (DipSW or equivalent) with experience of working at team manager or equivalent level within statutory children’s services.
You will have extensive knowledge of the service area and ideally experienced as a LADO.
SWE registration is essential unless you hold a position as LADO within another authority appointed prior to 2015.
You will have a proven track record of working positively with a range of partner organisations and have extensive experience of chairing complex multi-agency meetings.
Interviews to be held in person – 13th November
Buckinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found at
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.
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