Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Greenwich

Job Title: Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Location: The Royal Borough of Greenwich
Pay: £36.13
Agency: Pertemps
Contract Type: Temporary | Full-time

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to join The Royal Borough of Greenwich. This is a specialist and senior role within Children’s Services, requiring a highly authoritative professional with the ability to provide leadership, challenge senior stakeholders, and exercise statutory responsibilities with confidence.
About the Role: The LADO role is a standalone position within the local authority, providing independent oversight and leadership in managing allegations against staff and professionals who work with children.

You will:

• Act as a senior safeguarding lead, ensuring all allegations are handled in line with statutory guidance.
• Provide clear leadership within the Practice Improvement and Development Service.
• Challenge and escalate concerns to senior management within and outside the local authority where necessary.
• Offer expert advice and support across the Children’s Services Department and the wider multi-agency safeguarding partnership.
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, including the IRO Handbook and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Requirements:

• Qualified and experienced Children’s Social Worker (Social Work England registered).
• Experience at Team Manager level or equivalent senior safeguarding role.
• Strong knowledge of statutory safeguarding frameworks and guidance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership working skills.
• Confidence to challenge and escalate issues at a senior level.

Why Join?

• Key leadership role within a respected London Borough.
• Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on safeguarding outcomes for children and young people.

📩 Apply today or get in touch with Freya Joseph at Pertemps for more information:
📧 freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk