Children's Social Care Data Quality Support Officer

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives. Fixed Term Contract (for 6 months) This role involves supporting the Service Development Manager within Social Care to better understand the way that data is input into the case management system used by the Local Authority and lead on improving data quality and embedding best practice. This role has been funded by the Department for Education, as part of a successful bid by the local authority to be involved in the . It is a 6-month, fixed term post, with potential for this to be extended, subject to future need/funding agreement. This role would suit someone with experience of Children’s Social Care case management systems. Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required • Educated to A level or equivalent • Knowledge of the work and processes of the work undertaken in the department/service areas • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Power BI) and the ability to draw analysis and reports • Advanced knowledge of the processes and knowledge of the regulations relating to the use of data in children’s social care, including data protection • Excellent knowledge of systems/software relevant to specific service area and experience of explaining system processes to a non-expert audience • Ability to work independently within a department or business unit, planning ahead for upgrades and developments, and responding to requests for support Accountabilities • Provide specialist knowledge of data/systems/databases, giving guidance, advice and support to colleagues and partners so that they can use and exploit the resources available and help to tailor reports or analysis to their specific business need. • Identify and implement data quality and data capture improvement tasks to ensure system data is of high quality and to create more effective ways of working. • With the Application Support Lead in IT, proactively offer advice and training to data and system users, so that staff are competent in using data systems and processes, and good data governance is present and practised in the department. Does this feel. • Build relationships and consult with teams in the Council that are system and data users to provide advice, promote the uses of the data systems, and to resolve issues, so that data and related systems are used to enhance and support service provision. • Report directly to the Service Development Manager, and work closely with colleagues in Business Intelligence and IT. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Felicity Groves, Service Development Manager on 01225 477363 or email Interview date: TBC No agencies please. • Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible About Bath And North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath and North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.