About us

Warrington is an exciting place to work with a office building in the heart of Warrington town centre, with great work space with hubs and pods which provides a comfortable environment to work. There are local cafes and restaurants all on the doorstep of the office.

So, if you want to make a difference to support our workforce continue to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people then come and join us in Warrington where we are passionate about our work with children and families. We have high aspirations for our children and welcome those who share our ambition.

The Role

The role would support the delivery of range of projects within Children's Services including the Systemic Practice Hub, the QA framework and team activities, workforce and development and ASYE and Student.

The Project Officer role will be a key part of the Quality Assurance service with ensuring the delivery of these services to practitioners across the workforce and our children and families.

The Project Officer would be required to provide a professional, high quality administrative support service. This will include secretarial and administrative support.

They would be required to collate, analyse and present information and data in various formats to support managers in the performance management of their teams and in meeting key performance indicators and service priorities.

They will work closely with the managers, supporting them in the organisation of training delivery for our social work and social care workforce.

What's needed?

• A highly motivated member of staff
• A team player
• Good communication skills
• Ability to analyse data
• Good organisational skills
• Good project management skills

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Further Information

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP, however if you are applying for an additional job you would need to apply externally.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer