Insight & Innovation - Qualitative Team
Social Sciences and Social Care,Social Work,Library Services and Information Management
Short info about job
Company: Surrey County Council
Salary: £28,591 to £48,395 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1528 1140350
Fax: +44-115 5632385
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Detail information about job Insight & Innovation - Qualitative Team. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the Role
Are you looking for a role that can provide you with immense job satisfaction?Do you enjoy establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders?Can you see yourself as a driver for change, implementing new models and approaches?"Susan is living in a foster home with other children in care who have been placed there as a result of parental substance misuse and domestic abuse. Their home-life has had an impact on their learning, leading to Susan being excluded from school for unacceptable behaviour. Whilst away from school Susan had been charged for anti-social behaviour, which is the first time they have had exposure to the police."This example is just one of many scenarios that you could be analysing and providing qualitative insight to. The information gathered will assist the Children, Schools & Families directorate to identify and deliver effective prevention strategies and commission effective services.Surrey County Council has a unique opportunity to grow the Insight & Innovation teams, enabling the service to meet such challenges head-on. Working smarter within a team of talented individuals, you will be focused on making continuous improvements to the service.These teams consist of three areas working closely together;- Performance Improvement
- The Analytics Hub
- Commissioning & Design Management
For more information on these teams, please see document attached.The Analytics team plays a vital role within the Children, Schools and Families directorate, using a combination of quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods to analyse data and trends. The team ensure decision making is supported by the best possible evidence provided.Types of projects you will have exposure to will include but not be limited to; combining qualitative and quantitative data, in addition to information supplied by our partner organisations, to gain a holistic overview of the progress in delivering an effective Early Help strategy for families.You will gain continued support to develop your technical skills, enabling you to fast-track your career within the public sector. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable training in commissioning and project management whilst attending conferences and workshops to broaden your understanding of the analytical field.For more information please find a full job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.Contact DetailsFor an informal discussion contact Robert Atkins, Principal Commissioning Manager by e-mail at [email protected].Additional InformationThe job advert closes at 23:59 on 18th September 2017Interviews week commencing 25th September and 2nd October 2017Please note, if access to the GCSX (PSN) network is required for this role, a Basic Disclosure (DBS check) will be required to meet the Government Baseline Personnel Security Standards.Equal OpportunitiesSurrey 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. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.How to applyYou can find useful guidance on our website to assist you with your job application. There are also further helpful hints, handy tips and employment advice to make sure your application sells you in the best possible way.