Lewes (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
£45,548 - £49,297 per annum pro rata
25
Job introduction
About the role
Do you have a passion for safeguarding and want to make a real difference in children’s lives? Join our small but dedicated team, where your expertise will help protect children and support safer practice across East Sussex.
As Assistant LADO, you’ll play a key role in safeguarding children by supporting the management of allegations against professionals and volunteers in the children’s workforce. Working alongside a small, committed team, you’ll handle high-risk referrals, offer expert advice to partner agencies, and help deliver training and service development.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where your skills and judgement will directly contribute to protecting children and promoting safer working practices. With opportunities to influence positive change and collaborate across agencies, this role offers both professional challenge and the chance to make a lasting impact.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Analytical skills: Ability to effectively analyse information and make informed decisions.
- Understanding of safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding children within a variety of settings.
- Communication skills: Communication abilities, both verbal and written, to convey information clearly and effectively.
- Resilience and confidence: Demonstrated resilience and confidence in handling challenging situations.
- Quick thinking and autonomy: Ability to think on their feet, adapt to changing circumstances, and work independently.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of criteria for this role.
Please click the apply now button to upload a CV and covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification.
We will look to hold interviews in the week commencing 2nd June 2025. Interviews will be in person and will involve an interview and a prioritisation task.
This is a part-time (25hrs p/w) role that is funded until end of March 2026.
LADO is a small but mighty team that are currently going through an exciting period of change and development, offering a unique opportunity for you to make a significant impact and grow alongside us.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Donna Davis, LADO Manager at Donna.Davis@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS Teams call or phone call.
For work that makes a difference
Additional information
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.
DBS
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Work Permits
We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
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