Project Support Officer LBS-007

Who You Are

You are an organized and flexible individual with a practical knowledge of project management practices and a proficient operational understanding of Microsoft Office software. You excel in collaborative work environments, can manage and prioritize workloads effectively, and possess high-level communication and planning skills. Experience in providing project or service support, monitoring, governance, and reporting, as well as interpreting data for various audiences, is essential. You have a strong commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practices, fitting within the council’s values and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What the Job Involves

As a Project Officer for the Family Group Conference Service and Lifelong Links Team in Southwark, your role includes supporting project administration, management, and evaluation to strengthen family networks for children in care. Responsibilities encompass updating children’s files, tracking performance outcomes, facilitating various groups across the service, and serving as a key contact for administrative tasks. You will work closely with the FGC Lead and Team Manager, conducting deep file searches, developing genograms, and compiling Journey Books. The role requires compliance with the Council’s Equal Opportunity policies, adherence to a regulated work environment, and is crucial to maintaining effective support and oversight for the Lifelong Links Team within budgetary constraints.