Local Authority Designated Officer Coordinator

We are seeking to recruit a highly efficient, flexible and skilled systems coordinator, to support the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Service in Coventry.,

• Reviewing, developing, enhancing and maintaining business systems to enable and increase efficiency of LADO Service functioning.
• Producing and analyse performance data.
• Assist in reporting of service performance against any Local Authority set performance indicators, as well as external indicators, such as feedback/ complaints, and trends identified within data and practice.
• Accurately, efficiently and professionally minute highly sensitive and confidential meetings, including LADO Position of Trust meetings held in the event of allegations being made against staff & volunteers who work with children.
• Liaising with a range of professionals agencies as required (such as Health, Police, Education, and Children's Services).
• Developing and maintaining excel spreadsheets for performance reporting and workload/ workflow management.
• Tracking and pursuing progress of referrals with partner agencies, to support timely resolutions/ decision-making and closures to the LADO Service.
• To operate within key IT systems (LCS) as required by Service Manager within the LADO Service.
• Supporting the council's digitalisation transformation and maximising benefits for the LADO Service.
• Arranging, coordinating and facilitating meetings.
Fixed Term Contract 6 months. 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).

What are we looking for?
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Forward thinking and innovative specifically in relation to business systems, data analysis and digital solutions.
• Ability to take accurate and professionally presented minutes, within within complex and sensitive meetings.
• Strong IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly within a changing and fast-paced environment .
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A consistently well-organised, methodical, proactive and efficient approach.
• Ability to problem-solve, act with creativity, and use initiative.
• An ability to establish relationships with staff, visitors, and customers.
• A calm disposition and an open 'can-do' attitude.
• Willingness and ability to learn and develop.
  
  In 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.
About the team we are recruiting to 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. At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish., Coventry 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

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 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: 28th October 2024