We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.
In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?We are looking for a Business Systems and Development Officer to join our fast-paced Business Systems (Children’s) Team. This a fixed term contract/secondment until 31st March 2025. If you are an internal employee looking to secure this post as a secondment, please ensure you speak to your current line manager prior to applying.
The Team works to ensure that good quality and timely record-keeping and the effective use of our resources supports children, young people, and their families to live their best lives. Your role will provide high quality business systems and expert support to the users of our main Children’s Services information systems, LCS & EHM.
You will contribute toward the development of systems, users and processes to ensure the systems are up-to-date, relevant and supportive of the work and priorities of the service, its staff and customers.
You will also support the development, co-ordination and delivery of learning and development solutions in relation to our main business systems.
Children’s Services in Coventry has recently been judged Good by OFSTED and the work undertaken by the team supports this and will continue to support our journey to be an Outstanding Local Authority. The team is based at One Friargate.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?Ideally, you will have experience of working in a systems support team and have knowledge or experience of a social care or education working environment.
You will be keen to build up your knowledge of systems and the processes within children’s social care to provide expert support to our colleagues. You will be able to explain processes to non-technical colleagues, contributing to learning across our service.
You will have a passion for maintaining data quality within our systems and the continuous improvement of processes, enabling us to achieve good outcomes for our children and young people.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with a member of the team, please call Jason Brannigan on 024 7697 6653.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date: Friday 7 February 2025.
About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
