Overview

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional looking for a rewarding role within a dynamic and supportive local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join our Children and Family Services team, working 18.5 hours per week, to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding are maintained for children living within West Berkshire when an allegation is made against a professional working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Service Manager for Quality Assurance & Safeguarding to ensure that the LADO function is delivered in accordance with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Ensuring that the Authority fulfils its obligations for managing allegations against staff and volunteers working with children in any setting within the Authority area.
• Collaborating with other agencies to respond to allegations of abuse against staff working with c...