Education Safeguarding Advisor / LADO

Education Safeguarding Advisor / Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
Salary: £57,663 - £60,819 per annum
Location: Haringey, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025

We're working with Haringey Council to recruit an experienced Education Safeguarding Advisor / LADO to join their Safeguarding & Social Care division. This is a specialist role focusing on child protection within education settings - a key statutory post that supports safeguarding across the borough.

The Role:
This post will see you take the lead in managing allegations made against education professionals, providing expert safeguarding advice to schools, early years settings, and post-16 providers. You'll coordinate multi-agency responses, chair strategy meetings, deliver safeguarding training, and support education professionals in maintaining safe environments for children and young people.

It's a busy and high-profile role requiring confidence, professionalism, and a deep understanding of safeguarding frameworks.

Key Duties:

• Lead and coordinate the response to allegations made against individuals in education roles

• Provide safeguarding guidance across education settings from Early Years to Post-16

• Deliver training and raise awareness around safe practice

• Chair meetings and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding responses

• Produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate records

• Visit and engage with schools and other educational establishments

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified and registered Social Worker (Social Work England)

• Strong background in safeguarding and child protection

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and Keeping Children Safe in Education

• Confident in liaising with professionals at all levels

• Experience managing complex cases and contributing to strategic safeguarding activity

About the Team:
You'll join a small, experienced LADO service supported by a Service Manager and Business Support Officer. The team sits within Haringey's wider Engagement, Safeguarding, and Quality Assurance Service, offering regular supervision and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Why Work in Haringey?
Haringey is a proudly diverse borough with a vibrant community and bold ambitions. As the 2027 London Borough of Culture, Haringey champions equality, innovation, and creativity. Staff enjoy a strong benefits package, including:

• Up to 31 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

• Wellbeing support and employee discounts

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Please apply as early as possible - the advert may close before the deadline if enough applications are received.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on or to discuss the role or apply today.