Information from police or local authority social care team; Information from a party or the general public; Information disclosed anonymously or online; or Concerns generated through an employment relationship. The procedures allow for consideration of the adult’s behaviour at the earliest opportunity when a concern or allegation arises and is brought to the manager/employer’s attention. When to contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) It is important to ensure that even apparently less serious allegations are seen to be followed up, and that they are examined objectively by someone independent of the organisation concerned. Discussion should always take place between the employer and the LADO when the concern or allegation meets the criteria. Some examples of this may be where an individual has: Contravened or has continued to contravene any safe practice guidance given by his/her organisation or regulatory body; Exploited or abused a position of power; Acted in an irresponsible manner which any reasonable person would find alarming or questionable given the nature of work undertaken; Demonstrated a failure to understand or appreciate how his or her own actions or those of others could adversely impact upon the safety and well-being of a child; Demonstrated an inability to make sound professional judgements which safeguard the welfare of children; Failed to follow adequately policy or procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; Failed to understand or recognise the need for clear personal and professional boundaries in his or her work; Behaved in a way in her or her personal life which could put children at risk of harm; Become the subject of criminal proceedings not relating to a child; Become subject to enquiries under local child protection procedures and/or child subject to ; Behaved in a way seriously undermines the trust and confidence placed in him or her by the employer. Colleagues with concerns can contact the LADO on 0161 474 5657.
Information from police or local authority social care team; Information from a party or the general public; Information disclosed anonymously or online; or Concerns generated through an employment relationship. The procedures allow for consideration of the adult’s behaviour at the earliest opportunity when a concern or allegation arises and is brought to the manager/employer’s attention. When to contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) It is important to ensure that even apparently less serious allegations are seen to be followed up, and that they are examined objectively by someone independent of the organisation concerned. Discussion should always take place between the employer and the LADO when the concern or allegation meets the criteria. Some examples of this may be where an individual has: Contravened or has continued to contravene any safe practice guidance given by his/her organisation or regulatory body; Exploited or abused a position of power; Acted in an irresponsible manner which any reasonable person would find alarming or questionable given the nature of work undertaken; Demonstrated a failure to understand or appreciate how his or her own actions or those of others could adversely impact upon the safety and well-being of a child; Demonstrated an inability to make sound professional judgements which safeguard the welfare of children; Failed to follow adequately policy or procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; Failed to understand or recognise the need for clear personal and professional boundaries in his or her work; Behaved in a way in her or her personal life which could put children at risk of harm; Become the subject of criminal proceedings not relating to a child; Become subject to enquiries under local child protection procedures and/or child subject to ; Behaved in a way seriously undermines the trust and confidence placed in him or her by the employer. Colleagues with concerns can contact the LADO on 0161 474 5657.
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