Impactful Research & Practice Improvement Intern (Hybrid)

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

My Money Matters support

Wellbeing Champions guidance

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a motivated Research and Practice Improvement Intern to support research-informed improvement across the Corporate Parenting Partnership. The role focuses on translating research findings into practical improvements in policy and practice for Care Experienced Children and Young People.

The postholder will undertake policy analysis, develop evidence-based recommendations and support workforce learning, ensuring that young people's voices influence future

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Education, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Community Learning and Development, Social Work or related discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience of undertaking research, evaluation or policy analysis.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of corporate parenting responsibilities and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of The Promise and its implications for policy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake policy analysis and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Support workforce learning and improvement activities across services.
• Ensure that young people’s voices, lived experiences and aspirations influence policy, practice and service development.
• Contribute to strengthening the Council’s commitment to The Promise and improving outcomes for Care Experienced Children and Young People.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Degree-level education in Education or Social Sciences

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a motivated Research and Practice Improvement Intern to support research-informed improvement across the Corporate Parenting Partnership. The role focuses on translating research findings into practical improvements in policy and practice for Care Experienced Children and Young People.

The postholder will undertake policy analysis, develop evidence-based recommendations and support workforce learning, ensuring that young people's voices influence future