Performance Analyst – Children’s Services

Job Description – Performance Analyst (Children’s Services)

Rate: £300-£350 Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Performance Analyst to support a Local Authority within Children’s Services. The role will focus on delivering accurate and timely statutory returns, with a key emphasis on the CiN Census and SSDA903.

This is a hands on role requiring strong data analysis, system knowledge and stakeholder engagement across multiple service areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation, validation and submission of statutory returns, specifically:
  • Children in Need Census (CiN)
  • SSDA903 Return
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness and compliance with statutory requirements
• Work with service areas to identify and resolve data quality issues
• Extract, analyse and interpret data from case management systems
• Support continuous improvement of data quality and reporting processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Children’s Services, Lifelong Learning and Families
• Provide insight and performance reporting to support decision making
• Maintain documentation and audit trails for submissions

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Performance Analyst within Local Government
• Strong background in Children’s Social Care data and reporting
• Experience delivering statutory returns including CiN Census and SSDA903
• Working knowledge of case management systems, ideally Mosaic
• Strong data analysis and data quality management skills
• Experience working with large datasets and performance reporting
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a fast paced environment

Desirable

• Experience within Children, Lifelong Learning or Families services
• Advanced Excel or Power BI skills
• Experience improving data quality frameworks and processes

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements