The Role

Do you have Experience of working with web-based databases and of systems management, and have an awareness of Children’s Services early intervention and support? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

The Data Systems Support Officer vacancy is in the Thrive Impact Team, part of the newly formed wider Thrive Innovation and Impact Service.  The team is the information hub for data and impact analysis for the whole of the Early Help Division of Wandsworth’s Children’s Services.

In the role you will gather data from a range of different IT and web-based systems used by services within the Early Help Division, and will be responsible for checking the data, verifying its accuracy and for producing easy to understand graphs and tables in weekly, monthly and quarterly reports

You will support the wider Early Help teams and partners such as schools and health to use systems, through training, phone support and outreach. You will be able to explain, in simple terms, next steps to partners who have little IT experience, in a calm and friendly manner.

We are looking for someone who has knowledge of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults and young people; skills in using multiple IT systems to extract data and a degree or equivalent in data systems, processes and development.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include Compressed hours, home working (dependent on service need), and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:   Friday 8th November 2019

Shortlisting Date: Monday 11th November 2019

Interview Date: Week starting Monday18th November 2019

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

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