Co-production & Research Development Officer

Permanent

37 Hours

Warwickshire’s Participation Team have won a number of awards in recognition of our work with children, young people and families. We are doing great and we need more great people to join us!

We currently have a vacancy for a Co-production and Research Development Officer. The post holder will manage, develop and deliver a programme of work that ensures co-production, consultation and engagement with children and families who use our services.

In doing so the post holder will be required to undertake key responsibilities, for example,

· Lead and embed co-production, consultation and engagement principles within Children & Families

· Make a significant contribution to the adaptation, design or development of information systems and projects.

· Facilitate online forums

· Undertake qualitative and quantitate research into children’s services

· Provide advice, support and guidance to teams looking to improve their practice around service user voice

This will be a full-time role. Flexibility will be required, there will be some evening and weekend work which can be planned.

Key requirements:

· Experience of working with children and families.

· Experience of research and information systems

· Experience of engaging and working with vulnerable families and children with challenging needs and/or behaviours

· Ability to work effectively using online platforms

· Excellent numerical and written abilities

For full Job Description and Person Specification please click link here. 

Closing Date 18th January 2021

Interviews will be held in February 2021

For further information please contact Shinderpaul Bhangal. shinderpaulbhangal@warwickshire.gov.uk or Tel: 07771513742

To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button. 
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not be submitted unless asked to do so.
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You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, people with a disability and people from the LGBT+ Community.