Regional Principal Business Intelligence Analyst (Adult Social Care)

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

About ADASS South West

ADASS South West is an association of Directors of Adult Social Care services in the south west region comprising of 15 local authorities who have committed to collaborate and work together in relation to the provision of adult social care.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Care Principal Business Intelligence Analyst to provide high-quality regional insights, modelling, and data intelligence that enable Directors of Adult Social Services to understand demand, performance, risk, and future pressures across the South West.

In this role, you will work with Client Level Data (CLD) at a regional level, under the direction of ADASS South West to provide, develop and manage regional dashboards. As this post is hosted by North Somerset Council you will also have supervision and support from Business Intelligence which is part of the Finance and Data Insights Service of the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Senior leaders across the Councils of the South West to understand variation between local authorities in policy and flow across demand and activity in Adult Social Care
• Represent ADASS South West on national and regional forums
• Visualise data in Power BI, creating and maintaining dashboards
• Collaborate with data leads across the region to collate data sets related to CLD and Adult Social Care and establish networks with other regions
• Contribute towards statutory data collections and surveys for Adult Social Care
• Contribute towards developing data analytics to project future demand.
• Develop ways to improve data accuracy working with partners and stakeholder to support evidence based strategic planning, improvement activity and decision making at regional level

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0-1 day in the office
• Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about data analysis specifically in the field of Adult Social Care and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior leaders
• Demonstrable experience of using Power BI to create dashboards
• Advanced knowledge of Adult Social Care with detailed experience of working with “Adult Social Care Client Level Data (CLD)”

Desirable Criteria:

• Recognised qualification in Power BI
• Experience with other data visualization software such as Tableau

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Abby Murphy, Deputy Head of Business Intelligence, by email abby.murphy@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: to be confirmed.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.