CYP Systems Designer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Introduction Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for an outstanding professional to join our team and play a key role in shaping and supporting innovative system activities that enhance service delivery across Children and Young People (CYP) Services. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Data and Business Intelligence teams, as well as CYP Services, to configure and optimise systems that enable staff to work effectively with children and families. Your work will ensure that our systems not only support day-to-day operations but also provide accurate reporting on performance indicators, including nationally collected data. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with expertise in case management systems within Children's Social Care. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have strong communication skills, and can lead on design and delivery of system features, we'd love to hear from you. What's the role?

• Collaborate across teams - Work closely with the Data team, Business Intelligence team, and CYP Services to deliver system configurations and new features that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services for children and young people.
• Drive improvement and reporting - Provide accurate and timely reporting into programme management and service improvement plans, ensuring feature requests are prioritised and processed alongside strategic development initiatives.
• Enable frontline success - Ensure systems are designed to support staff in their day-to-day work with children and families, while maintaining the capability to report on key performance indicators, including nationally collected data.
  
  We're seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in developing case management systems within Children's Social Care. You'll bring excellent communication skills, the ability to stay organised under pressure, and a collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
Key requirements include:
• Technical expertise: Strong experience with form designer tools in Liquid Logic (System C) is essential, along with the ability to test new functionality and lead the design and delivery of features in existing case management systems (Access Group).
• Project lifecycle knowledge: Practical understanding of the full project lifecycle and the ability to work independently without detailed supervision.
• Domain knowledge: Familiarity with Children's Social Care workflows is highly beneficial.
• Analytical mindset: Skilled in evidence-based decision making to ensure robust and effective solutions.
  
  Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks