Data Analyst

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst for our Substance Misuse Service in West Kent Prisons (HMP Rochester, Maidstone and East Sutton Park and HMP Rochester Annex (formerly known as HMP Cookham Wood) Our focus is to facilitate recovery, reinforce hope and support lifestyle change with prisoners engaging with our service. 

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Where: HMP West Kent Prisons

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range:  £32,002.35 - £34,214.21 dependent on experience, pro rata for part time hours (Based on full time hours, pro rata for part time)

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

About the role: 

• Ensure data processes and systems are efficient, effective and meet the needs of all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain prediction and tracking systems for performance.
• Develop and provide financial information in relation to contract requirements.
• Recognise and understand key performance indicators and prepare regular data quality and performance reports to respective teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis to discover useful insight and valuable information and provide creative suggestions to make changes in service delivery where needed.
• Undertake data analysis to ensure activity, performance and all other reporting needs are met.
• Work closely with Healthcare Clinical Substance Misuse Team Data Analyst/Administrators.
• Liaise as appropriate with IT Providers, to include Prison and Healthcare IT Teams, ensuring staff access to prison Quantum and Healthcare SystmOne Case Management Tool.
• Collation of data for input into partnership meetings to include Drug Strategy, Reducing Reoffending and Quality Board.
• Reporting to local healthcare commissioners to include performance, workforce management, Safeguarding data and Incident Reporting

About you: 

• The ability to obtain and retain prison security clearance
• Ability to work flexibly within the prison regime 08:00- 17:15
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytic skills and can use data to tell our story.
• Excellent time management skills and can manage an ever-changing workload and meet deadlines.
• An ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of maintaining information systems.
  
• Experience of developing data processes and systems.
  
• Previous experience of working with NDTMS.
  
• Knowledge of the management of data in health and social care sectors, including substance misuse.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Training, career development & progression opportunities.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS vetting.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.