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INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council



To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact trent.helpdesk@newport.gov.uk with your employee reference, name and job title.



Post No. POSN004683 - Project Officer



Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives? Do you want to be able to make a positive impact for long term change within the local authority? Are you organised, driven and able to drive projects within deadlines? Our vision is simple; to provide high quality services to children and families. We want to invest in relationships and put children first. With our knowledge and experience coupled with a passion to provide high quality services has ensured that we stay at the forefront of developing innovative services.



We are looking for a highly motivated and organised Project Officer to work under the direction of the Children's Services Project Manager to support continuous improvement and the development of departmental systems and processes to deliver a more efficient service. Working with Children's Services colleagues to support the transformational agenda and general business development function. Supporting the Immigration teams reporting of UASC placements and grant related data returns.



It is important that you are a comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and adopt a can do, solution focussed attitude to problem solving. The post will work across a variety of initiatives including Service Systems Review, CLA reduction, Community Parenting and Supported Accommodation Framework development.



Come and join a department that is reflective, ambitious and actively embracing change to continuously improve our service to children and families.



For an informal conversation about the role please contact Sam Mills.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein Gwerthoedd - Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd