Performance Support Officer

Performance Support Officer

Social Care

Children's Services

Social Care Unqualified - Children

Lincoln

£25,119 - £30,296

Permanent

Full-time

14/09/2024

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to combine a passion for data with an interest in adoption. You will work closely with the Head of Service for the Regional Adoption Agency, Family Adoption Links. As the performance officer, you will be responsible for delivering performance in conjunction with regional colleagues and support the strategic direction of the partnership.

Family Adoption Links (FAL) is a Regional Adoption Agency that formally launched in October 2020 on behalf of Leicester, Leicestershire, North Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, Lincolnshire and Rutland Councils, with Lincolnshire County Council being the lead authority.

About the Role

Working closely with partners, you will deliver data to support the work delivered regionally and in accordance with statutory and national requirements.

About You

We're seeking a dynamic, creative individual who has a background in providing data to support service developments and requirements. You will be part of a small core team who work closely with regional colleagues to ensure that performance requirements are met. This is also an opportunity to develop expertise in the area of adoption and develop performance data to underpin the service as it evolves.

What you need to succeed:

A passion for data and an understanding of how its important in delivering services

An enthusiasm for developing knowledge about the adoption service

Familiar with range of reporting tools inc PowerBi

The ability to meet deadlines and deliver presentations to groups of practitioners

To contribute to written reports regarding practice

To work closely with regional colleagues to identify opportunities to develop data that helps to enhance service delivery

Support the Head of FAL to report quarterly to each of the LAs via the Governance Board, performance against each of the delegated functions.

If you are passionate about data and combining that passion with an interest in adoption, you will be able to make a real difference to childrens lives. If you think you have what it takes to rise to the challenge this role offers, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

A competitive salary of £25,119 - £30,296

A contributory local government pension

A comprehensive benefits package, including excellent discount schemes and a salary sacrifice car scheme

Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme

Flexible working policies to help you balance work and life

Clear career progression opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions

A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more

Additionally, you will join a supportive and dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. 

Further details on what we can offer you can be found here 

Next Steps

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance it, joining our team offers a chance to be an integral part of a team renowned for quality reporting and trusted partnership working. We’d love to see what you have to offer. Please read the full Job Description to help you make the best possible impression in your application before clicking apply.

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