£32,979 - £36,438
35 hours per week
Permanent
Dundee
About the role
This is an exciting new opportunity for a data researcher to support the Workforce Intelligence team by carrying out data management and analysis of the social service workforce, providing statistics and information that contribute to our Strategic Plan and the business plan for Skills for Care and Development.
You will contribute to key aspects of the Workforce Intelligence workplan and UK Sector Skills Council business plan as directed by the Workforce Intelligence Manager. You will develop and manage large high-quality data sets, interpreting, understanding and circulating results making sure they are fit for purpose. You will use your expert knowledge to provide project support and expertise, interpreting information as required.
Who we are
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) publishes data and intelligence on the social service workforce. The SSSC is the Official Statistics producer for data on the sector’s workforce and is part of the UK sector skills council for social services, Skills for Care and Development (SfCD).
We are the independent regulator for social service workers in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.
We protect the public by registering social service workers, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct, we can investigate and take action.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- a degree or equivalent in a computing or numeracy based subject eg maths, statistics, economics
- proven experience in collecting and manipulating statistical information
- a good working knowledge of data management and interrogation including validation, storage, capture, techniques, flaws and critical evaluation of research material.
- effective planning and organisational skills
- excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible, well-motivated self-starter.
Why work for us
We offer a generous benefits package including flexible working, the latest IT equipment, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
How to apply
You’ll find more information in the job description and person specification which is available on our website.
Find more information about us here on our website and on facebook.com/thesssc and Twitter @SSSCNews.
For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Mike Docherty
Workforce Intelligence Manager on mike.docherty@sssc.uk.com , 07788 514 731 or 01382 723656.
To apply, please send your completed application form to recruitment@sssc.uk.com by 8.00am on Monday 29 June 2020 quoting ‘Data Researcher, Workforce Intelligence’ as the email subject. The application form and equal opportunities monitoring form are available below.
It is anticipated that the assessment for this post will include an exercise and an interview which will be on either Monday 27 July 2020 or Tuesday 28 July 2020.