https://jobs.co.uk/job/local-authority-designated-officer-lado-walsall-council-remedy-recruitment-group--601e3733-7d4c-4f21-b1fa-7a1a629904b7 RSS feed for Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Walsall Council at Remedy Recruitment Group. en-gb Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:29:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/local-authority-designated-officer-lado-walsall-council-remedy-recruitment-group--601e3733-7d4c-4f21-b1fa-7a1a629904b7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/local-authority-designated-officer-lado-walsall-council-remedy-recruitment-group--601e3733-7d4c-4f21-b1fa-7a1a629904b7 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:52:04 GMT Location: West Midlands | Salary: 37.00-37.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to work within Walsall Council on a part time basis. Wednesday to Friday but can be negotiable.Job PurposeThe LADO is responsible for managing and overseeing allegations or concerns about professionals or volunteers who work with children, such as teachers, childminders, nursery staff, or police officers. They must offer advice and guidance to those who are concerned about individuals in a position of trust in line with local safeguarding procedures. The postholder is required to write and implement the LADO strategy and policies within the borough. This requires the postholder to forecast current and future service needs, developments nationally and across our partnership to ensure service capacity meets the business need. To liaise with the police and other agencies to ensure that safeguarding matters have been considered and addressed.Requirements Requires a minimum of 5 years working directly with children and families in a safeguarding setting as a qualified social worker. The post-holder is expected to have (or develop with support) a basic level of digital skills to be abl... Contract