Local Authority Designated Officer

Specific duties and responsibilities include: To be the lead coordinating professional for all agencies with personnel in a position of trust applying legally compliant and proportionate intervention where allegations management processes are required. the development of awareness of and compliance with legislation, guidance and procedures relating to this work in all agencies advising on specific issues as per the LADO role set out in related guidance delivering training on allegations management to all agencies and organisations providing services to children from Wiltshire. reporting to SVPP, workforce development subgroup and commissioners on services performance, developmental needs and areas of learning. To lead, develop and coordinate a collaborative process of assessment and analysis, developing an agreed plan of intervention and deliver effective management strategiesthat focus on the paramount importance of child welfare protection within statutory definitions. Being responsible
for resolving/advising on practice and procedural issues from other agencies Ensuring compliance with national standards and guidance. Requesting, checking, coordinating and compiling statistical data Liaising with operational staff and IT sections as necessary to improve practice and the availability of information. Managing notifications of people who may pose a risk of harm to children who are either identified within the LA area or have moved into the LA area Ensuring systems are in place for managing requests for checks to be made to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children