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Lead Social Care Data Scientist (DS)

Closing date for applications: 22/11/2019
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Specialist role
 Data scientist
Summary of the work
 This work involves producing analysis of child level data on Children in Need and Children Looked After that supports Ofsted's inspections of both Local Authority Children's Services and Children's Social Care Providers.
Latest start date
 02/12/2019
Expected contract length
 Until 31/03/2020
Location
 South West England
Organisation the work is for
 Ofsted
Maximum day rate
 Please specify required day rate
ABOUT THE WORK
Early market engagement
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Who the specialist will work with
 This requirement involves leading a team of Ofsted analysts, statisticians and data scientists to analyse datasets relating to children's social care. The analysis produced will be used by policy and operations colleagues to inform how Ofsted inspects Local Authorities' Children's Services and Social Care Providers.
What the specialist will work on
 This work involves producing analysis of child level data on Children in Need and Children Looked After that supports Ofsted's inspections of both Local Authority Children's Services and Children's Social Care Providers. It will inform Social Care policy and operations colleagues about how the performance of Local Authority's and providers affects children.
WORK SETUP
Address where the work will take place
 2 Rivergate Temple Quay Bristol, BS1 6EH
Working arrangements
 The requirement will be required to work on site at our Bristol office. No expenses will be paid for working from this location.
Security clearance
 A current DBS check is required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional terms and conditions
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
How many specialists to evaluate
 5
Cultural fit criteria
 Share knowledge and experience with other team members Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting
 Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30%
EXPERIENCE
Essential skills and experience
  • Strong data analysis skills, particularly relating to analysis of larger datasets (with millions of observations)
  • Excellent collaborative skills: being able to deliver work through others
  • Experience of leading a research/analysis team
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to formulate and present conclusions to colleagues from a range of backgrounds
  • A current DBS check is required
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • Experience of working and delivering analysis in an agile team
  • Experience of delivering analysis using R and Excel
  • Knowledge of England's education sector
  • Knowledge of children's social care practise
EXPRESS INTEREST
Closing date for applications: 22/11/2019

Lead Social Care Data Scientist (DS)

Closing date for applications: 22/11/2019


Specialist role:

Data scientist

Location:

South West England

Organisation:

Ofsted

Maximum day rate:

Please specify required day rate
FULL DETAILS / EXPRESS INTEREST HERE
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