Rate: £300-£350; Umbrella IR35: Inside IR35; Contract Length: 3 months; Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Performance Analyst to support a Local Authority within Children’s Services. The role will focus on delivering accurate and timely statutory returns, with a key emphasis on the CiN Census and SSDA903. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong data analysis, system knowledge and stakeholder engagement across multiple service areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on the preparation, validation and submission of statutory returns, specifically: Children in Need Census (CiN) and SSDA903 Return.
* Ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance with statutory requirements.
* Work with service areas to identify and resolve data quality issues.
* Extract, analyse and interpret data from case management systems.
* Support continuous improvement of data quality and reporting processes.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across Children’s Services, Lifelong Learning and Families.
* Provide insight and performance reporting to support decision making.
* Maintain documentation and audit trails for submissions.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience as a Performance Analyst within Local Government.
* Strong background in Children’s Social Care data and reporting.
* Experience delivering statutory returns including CiN Census and SSDA903.
* Working knowledge of case management systems, ideally Mosaic.
* Strong data analysis and data quality management skills.
* Experience working with large datasets and performance reporting.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Desirable Experience
* Experience within Children, Lifelong Learning or Families services.
* Advanced Excel or Power BI skills.
* Experience improving data quality frameworks and processes.
Rates depend on experience and client requirements.
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