Policy and Reporting Officer (Grade H)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Policy and Reporting Officer to support service improvement in Children’s Services. You will develop policies, produce performance reports and ensure guidance reflects current legislation and priorities.

You will analyse data, generate dashboards and contribute to quality assurance through audits and reviews, helping to drive better outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review policies, procedures and practice guidance to reflect current legislation and priorities.
• Collate, analyse and report on performance and service data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, including audits, reviews and inspections to evidence good practice.

Job description

As a Policy and Reporting Officer, you will play a key role in supporting service improvement across Children’s Services through the development of policies, performance reporting and quality assurance activity.

Working closely with managers, practitioners and partner agencies, you will support the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and practice guidance, ensuring they reflect current legislation, statutory requirements and organisational priorities. You will help ensure staff have access to clear and effective guidance that supports consistent and high-quality practice.

You will be responsible for collating, analysing and reporting on performance and service data, producing accurate reports, dashboards and management information to support decision-making, service planning and continuous improvement. Through the effective use of data and intelligence, you will help identify trends, monitor performance and support the delivery of improvement priorities.

Working across a range of services, you will contribute to quality assurance processes, including audits, reviews and inspections, helping to evidence good practice and identify opportunities to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 14th October.

Company: Nottingham City Council

Salary: £40,777 – £44,075

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Social Worker