Surrey Council - LADO

Posted 15 January 2021
Salary Up to £40 per hour
LocationSurrey
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceLORNA_1610715307
Contact NameLorna Burner

Job description

Thi role is for an experienced LADO to start as soon as possible.

Duties will include;
Provide advice and guidance to employers, other agencies and voluntary organisations in Surrey regarding concerns or allegations against those working or volunteering with children and young people; allegations management and safe employment in accordance with relevant procedures and in a timely manner to maximise the safety and welfare of children and young people.
Chair child protection strategy meetings regarding allegations made against staff, carers and volunteers, liaising with the police and other agencies as necessary, and ensuring that the management of information regarding allegations is kept up to date.
Immediately advise the LADO/Partnership Safeguarding Coordinator and in their absence, relevant senior managers, as necessary, about potentially high profile situations and significant safeguarding matters that may either compromise a child's safety, or raise other areas of concern including policy development needs and other professional issues that should reasonably be brought to management attention.
Work with the LADO/Partnership Safeguarding Coordinator, Surrey's Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB), and others regarding the development of inter-agency performance management processes, standards and performance indicators.
Contribute to the delivery of child protection training to staff and volunteers across the children's workforce in Surrey.
Analyse performance management information and support the LADO/Partnership Safeguarding Coordinator to present reports to senior management.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.