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We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to contribute to the development of effective performance management of Cardiff’s Youth Justice Service by improving and maintaining management information systems (ChildView Youth Justice).

Reference: PEO02690

Position: Data Analyst (Grade 5)

Location: Cardiff – John Kane Centre (hybrid)

Salary: £24,054 - 27,852 (depending on experience and length of service)

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 22th April 2023

As a Data Analyst for the Youth Justice Service you will be in a position to ensure that information regarding the performance of services is provided to the Youth Justice Service management team, to strategic and operational managers at all levels and to stakeholder organisations with the goal of improving and supporting the quality of our service. The Cardiff Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a multi–agency partnership at the forefront of developing innovative interventions for children and young people aged 10-17 who have offended or are at risk of Justice.

Key responsibilities as Data Analyst will include:

• Providing information and reports as required by the Welsh Government, Youth Justice Board, Ministry of Justice, Police & Crime Commissioner, the YJS Management Board, Management team and by stakeholder organisations
• Responding to all relevant Freedom Of Information and Subject Access Requests within legislative timescales
• Providing training and advice to staff in the use of the case management system and information/data issues as they arise
• Liaising with IT/system providers with regards to any issues affecting data reporting

We are looking for a person who has:

• A sound working knowledge of using software within a MS Windows or similar environment
• Experience of analysing, evaluating and responding to management information within a customer service context
• Experience of using database and spreadsheet applications
• An understanding of the criminal justice system as it affects children and young people, and an enhanced understanding of the Results Based Accountability (RBA) methodology would be a distinct advantage.

You will need to have the ability, skills and knowledge of:

• Reporting tools such as Power BI or SQL.
• Ability to work with complex information and produce analytical reports verbally and in writing
• Ability to use Excel to an advanced level
• Proven track record of enabling others to achieve their goals
• An understanding of performance management principles and business systems

In return:

As well as joining a vibrant, friendly and supportive team, you will contribute towards making a difference to the young people’s lives we work with. You will also receive the following benefits package:

• Cardiff promotes a good work life balance, flexibility and autonomy to support your own family / work life balance
• Offer of hybrid working
• Support for the health and wellbeing of employees
• Credit of flexi time / toil
• An automatic entitlement to the excellent and secure Local Government Pension Scheme
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Continuous professional development and access to training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work with Team Managers and colleagues who are outstanding and passionate to achieve best outcomes for young people

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Management Information Officer, Systems Analyst, Senior Research Analyst, Researcher, Data Insight Officer, Qualitative / Quantitative Research, Research and Evaluation, Research and Evidence Officer, Systems Data Manager, Operational System Technology etc.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.

Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact [email protected] for a discussion.

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