Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Sickness Cover Team

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Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Sickness Cover Team

Profession: Social Worker - Children's Services
Specialism: Safeguarding / LADO
Location: Coventry, UK
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract: Ongoing
Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour

Step into a pivotal safeguarding position as a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) supporting the Sickness Cover Team in Coventry. This influential role offers an excellent hourly rate of £41.42, providing the flexibility of both part-time and full-time work. You will act as a central figure in managing allegations against professionals who work with children, ensuring robust safeguarding practice in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023).

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced social worker seeking a role with impact, visibility, and professional challenge-with the added benefits of ongoing locum flexibility.

What You Will Do

• Manage Allegations: Receive, assess, and progress allegations made against individuals working with children, ensuring all actions follow statutory safeguarding guidance.

• Lead Multi-Agency Coordination: Chair LADO strategy meetings, collaborating with police, HR teams, employers, and social care partners to ensure a cohesive safeguarding response.

• Case Recording & Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely case records; track case progression; produce high-quality reports for senior management and external stakeholders.

• Provide Expert Safeguarding Advice: Advise partner organisations on safer recruitment, professional conduct, and risk management, supporting them in meeting statutory duties.

• Training & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and deliver safeguarding training while nurturing strong relationships with key agencies across Coventry.

• Drive Service Improvement: Contribute to service audits, policy development, and continuous improvement of local safeguarding practice.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Flexible working arrangements that adapt to your personal and professional needs.

• Excellent Hourly Rate: Earn £41.42 per hour, providing strong financial flexibility and independence.

• Professional Development: Expand your safeguarding expertise and leadership skills in a high-impact role.