About this job

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager and Systems Analyst/Developer to join the children's social care national reform programme "Families First" team in Barking and Dagenham. This part-time (3 days per week) fixed-term role is central to preparing our case management systems for new ways of working. The post is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. The Families First Partnership Programme will bring significant changes to roles, processes and service delivery across the children's partnership, with a strong focus on early intervention and preventing children entering care. To deliver this, our case management systems - in particular Liquidlogic - must be redesigned, reconfigured and aligned with new practice models, pathways and multi-agency workflows. Working as a member of the Families First Partnership Programme Delivery Team and with colleagues from our Data, Insight and Intelligence Service, you will take responsibility for the project management of the design, build, testing and implementation of new system workflows, forms and interfaces. You will work closely with service leads, system specialists, suppliers and programme colleagues to ensure that the right digital tools, data capture and reporting structures are in place to support high-quality and sustainable service change

About you

Candidate Criteria:Proven experience configuring and developing case management systems within Children's Social Care. Strong understanding of Liquidlogic, database structures, and system configuration.- The ability to translate service and process redesign into workflows, forms, data capture and reporting structures.- Experience working with suppliers, developing specifications and coordinating technical delivery.- Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management and reporting.- Experience of system testing, troubleshooting and managing data migration challenges.- The ability to work collaboratively across the council and with partners (health, police, education).- Experience preparing costed proposals and business-ready system design options.- Commitment to high standards of information governance, confidentiality, equality, diversity and data protection.- Confidence facilitating workshops and supporting colleagues through change.- A proactive approach to continuous improvement, innovation and solution-focused working.

About us

In Barking & Dagenham, we are ambitious for our children, young people and families. Our Children's Care and Support Service is delivering a bold and wide-ranging transformation programme to redesign practice, strengthen early intervention and ensure services are sustainable, high-quality and fit for the future. You'll be joining a values-led organisation that promotes inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement. We are committed to delivering high-quality, needs-led services that reflect our statutory responsibilities and our dedication to equality, diversity and the wellbeing of our workforce and communities.

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For further information To discuss the role or arrange an informal conversation, please contact: Viki Elliot-King, Programme Manager, Children's Care and Support Email: Viki.Elliot-King@lbbd.gov.uk