Are you an experienced Practitioner, Chair or Manager looking to develop your career to the next stage? Or perhaps you are an experienced LADO looking to join Lambeth? Well look no further!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join the LADO service. The role leads on the process for ensuring that children are safe and protected which is achieved through excellent management of allegations against adults or organisations that work with children. You will be supported in your role by a LADO Service Manager and there is Business Support Officer support. The LADO service has continued to be praised for providing a Good Service in Lambeth and additional resources have been provided to maintain and further develop this by having an additional LADO in post to ensure consistency.
Within this role you will make important decisions and work with a range of stakeholders to achieve safety for children in Lambeth. Key responsibilities include:
Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number. To apply, click the apply button and complete an online application form, clearly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. If you have any questions about the role, please contact MKnott1@lambeth.gov.uk.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead on safeguarding processes and make important decisions to protect children in Lambeth. You will need to demonstrate excellent management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will:
Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Lambeth is committed to equality and diversity in employment.
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. The Civic Centre is just a short walk from the main underground and train station.
“Lambeth – a borough with social and climate justice at its heart. By harnessing the power and pride of our people and partnerships, we will proactively tackle inequalities so that children and young people can have the best start in life and so everyone can feel safe and thrive in a place of opportunity.”
In Lambeth, we offer our social workers: