At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide redaction support for sensitive documents and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
- Company: Join Knowsley Council, an award-winning local authority committed to fair employment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's social care while developing your skills in data protection.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and a passion for data protection are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28598 - 31022 £ per year.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
The role will provide a high-level redaction support service for the Council with particular focus on work arising from the Children’s Social Care teams resulting from Information Rights Requests. You will be required to ensure all documents are redacted in accordance with Data Protection requirements and best practice guidance and provide advice and guidance to Council staff, where appropriate, as directed by the Council’s Data Protection Officer, Deputy Data Protection Officer and Data Protection Compliance Officers.
The role will also be required to support the Information Governance Team in ensuring that the Council meets a high level of compliance with data protection law and in embedding a culture of data protection and information security within the Council.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time. There is a requirement for you to attend your work base at least 1 day per week.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants. At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Elise White elise.white@knowsley.gov.uk or Simon Thomson simon.thomson@knowsley.gov.uk.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
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Knowsley Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Lead Children's Social Care Team Manager, you will benefit from a permanent position with competitive salary, opportunities for growth within the council, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in the vibrant community of Knowsley, Merseyside.
