Performance Support Officer

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual passionate about data to enhance service delivery in the adoption sector. This role offers the chance to work closely with regional colleagues, develop performance data, and support the Head of FAL in reporting to local authorities. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working policies and clear career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a real difference in children's lives. Join a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration, and take the next step in your career.

Benefits

Contributory Local Government Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Working Policies

Clear Career Progression Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Sodexo Discounts and Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for data and understanding its importance in service delivery.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data to support regional service developments.
• Contribute to written reports regarding practice.

Skills

Data Analysis

Reporting Tools (PowerBi)

Presentation Skills

Written Communication

Collaboration

Tools

PowerBi

Job description

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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 Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

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.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th September.

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.