Assessment Coordinator - Redeployment 19712
Assessment Coordinator - Redeployment 19712
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- Suffolk County Council Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU
- 27711 per annum pro rata
- 14.8 hours per week Thursday/Friday - Hybrid
- Permanent
As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as anAssessment Coordinatoryoull be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
The Children and Young Peoples Directorate (CYP) holds responsibility for ensuring the safety well-being and development of children and young people across Suffolk.
An opportunity has arisen to work as part of a job-share working Thursday and Fridays in the role ofAssessment Coordinatorwithin CYPs West Suffolk Child in Care team. You will play a meaningful role in continuously enhancing service quality to create sustainable positive impacts for vulnerable children young people and families. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a role working alongside a team of Social Workers and managers.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- communicate effectively and use your excellent organisational skills to ensure assessments and reports are within the timescale
- manage data proactively flag deadlines whilst supporting colleagues to meet targets
- respond to statutory requests for information within set timescales involving trawling databases and preparing responses for the manager
- help to drive quality assurance by supporting the team with the case management system
- proactively develop systems which will support and complement the social work team
You will need:
- good organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines effectively
- skilled in motivating others and can positively encourage team performance
- confidence in using data bases
- good customer service skills
- to be able to manage your workload effectively
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all the requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The team is responsible for the overall wellbeing and planning of children in care aged 0-16 years. The team consists of a Practice Manager Consultant Social Woker and 9 full time equivalent social workers.
Children in care can live in variety of settings; the team ensure that they work collaboratively with all other services to advocated in the childrens best interests and wherever possible achieve permanency solutions.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
For an informal discussion please contactLorna Sleigh (she/her)Practice Manager by calling0.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Give an example of how you have worked with large or complex datasets. What tools or methods did you use to ensure accuracy and draw meaningful conclusions
- Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to colleagues or partners. How did you ensure your message was clear and well-received
- Tell us about a time when you handled sensitive or confidential information. How did you ensure it was managed appropriately
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or
Closing date:11.30pm 2 July 2025
This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
