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Connect2Surrey | Surrey County Council
Locum LADO - Childrens' Services
Quality Assurance
99851
In Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning services, we feel proud to have careers with a purpose, in many different roles, working closely with partners, that support real people and real lives.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advice and guidance to employers, agencies, and voluntary organisations on concerns or allegations involving those working with children and young people.
- Chair child protection strategy meetings concerning allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers.
- Liaise with the police and relevant agencies to manage allegations effectively.
- Report significant safeguarding issues and high-profile cases to the LADO Partnership or senior managers.
- Collaborate with the LADO Partnership and Surrey Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) on inter-agency performance management processes and standards.
- Deliver child protection training to staff and volunteers.
- Analyse performance management data and support the preparation of reports for senior management.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience working with Childrens Services, in a LADO position, for a minimum of three years.
- Valid registration with Social Work England.
- Valid UK drivers license, with access to own car & ability to travel nationally.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
*Candidates who do not meet the essential requirements will not be progressed.
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Annual Leave entitlement.
- Access to Pension scheme.
- Ability to apply for any Surrey County Council Permanent role, from day one.
Should your skillset meet the criteria, please forward a copy of your CV to;
Connect2Surreyis a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
