SWRK 5842 - G2 Telecare Development Worker (Data Analyst) (606128)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton

Hours: 35hrs per week, permanent

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm

Salary / Hourly Rate: £37,702 - £38,779

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to support the development and performance of Care at Home and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) services.

This is a key role within Adult and Older People's Services, providing high-quality analysis, performance reporting and business intelligence to support operational decision-making, service improvement and strategic planning.

Working closely with managers, practitioners, Health and Social Care partners and external stakeholders, you will transform data into actionable insights that help shape services, improve outcomes for service users and support future service delivery.

You will lead on the development of reporting frameworks, Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and meaningful. You'll analyse performance trends, forecast future demand, support workforce planning and contribute to service redesign and transformation programmes across Care at Home and Technology Enabled Care services.

We are looking for an analytical and proactive individual with experience of data analysis, reporting and visualisation. You should have strong skills in Excel, Power BI and Power Query, alongside the ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences. Experience within Health and Social Care, local government or related public sector services would be advantageous.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a service that is embracing innovation and digital transformation, helping to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

View the Telecare Development Worker (Data Analysts) job profile.

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents

Personal Statement and Motivation for Application - please tell us about yourself and explain why you are applying for the role. In your response, include examples and information that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

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Your relevant work experience

Any other activities that show your ability or aptitude to carry out the duties of this role

Your key personal qualities and strengths

Achievements, both work-related and outside of work

Service Improvement and Insight - describe a situation where your analysis identified a trend, risk or opportunity that led to service improvement or informed decision making.

Communication and Partnership Working - describe a time when you presented complex data or performance information to non-technical stakeholders. How did you ensure your message was understood?

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

• This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
• This post is considered a Regulated Role with Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Adults.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
• Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.

Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.

Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)