Job vacancy details
Local Authority Designated Officer of LADO
Employer:Blackpool Council
Reference:REPN 441/08
Salary:£34,991 - £37,543 (pay award pending) SCP 43 - 46
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Blackpool
Closing date:22/08/2008 23:59 PM
The Local Safeguarding Children Board in Blackpool is looking for a Local Authority Designated Officer. This will be someone who has experience of working within multi-agency settings and safeguarding children. The successful applicant will have qualities of initiative and drive to support the LSCB, Blackpool in achieving our vision for the future.
The successful applicant will have responsibility for managing and overseeing investigations of allegations against people who work with children and young people. It will involve promoting good communication and working relationships with all local Agencies, including giving advice and direction on relevant policy and procedures.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Paula Swindlehurst or Julie Adams on 01253 477544.
Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory References, CRB and Medical Clearances and Proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
All Local Authorities are required to undertake a pay and grading review. This post will be subject to Job Evaluation and the pay and grade may increase or decrease as a result.
A full current driving licence is essential to meet the requirements of this post. Applicants who are covered by DDA will be considered on an individual basis where reasonable adjustments can be made.
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