Local Authority Designated Officer

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly, effectively and confidentially to allegations and concerns regarding professionals, volunteers and those in positions of trust who work with children
• Work collaboratively with Police, Children's Social Care, employers and partner agencies to ensure allegations are managed appropriately
• Provide advice, guidance and oversight to organisations dealing with allegations against adults working with children
• Monitor and oversee investigations to ensure they are conducted thoroughly, fairly and within agreed timescales
• Chair and facilitate allegations management meetings and provide professional challenge where necessary
• Ensure high standards of professional practice are maintained in line with legislation and statutory guidance
• Support and challenge agencies to take appropriate and timely action to safeguard children
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports, audits and safeguarding reviews
• Promote effective multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
• Act as a key safeguarding professional across the partnership

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree level qualification in Social Work (Dip SW/CQSW or equivalent)
• Extensive post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation and safeguarding procedures

Benefits

• Excellent rate of pay
• Great Senior Management Support
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• Paid for a 37-hour working week
• MS Teams interviews
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll
• Access to exclusive social work training and CPD portal

About the Company

Liquid Personnel is a specialist recruitment agency providing access to exclusive social work positions across the UK.