Social Care Data

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a research-focused candidate with expertise in social care to lead a project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The role focuses on investigating inequalities in reablement services within Manchester using routinely collected Adult Social Care data. The post-holder will collaborate closely with Manchester City Council’s data and intelligence team and contribute specialist social care knowledge to NIHR’s Research Support Service at the University of Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis of routinely collected Adult Social Care data.

• Perform advanced multivariable modelling to assess access and equity of reablement services.

• Identify barriers to reablement and factors affecting independent living post-intervention.

• Liaise with Manchester City Council data analysts, academic researchers, service leads, and public contributors.

• Prepare statistical analysis plans and negotiate data access.

• Present findings at meetings and conferences.

• Lead on preparing high-quality scientific publications and funding applications.

• Provide specialist social care research advice to colleagues preparing NIHR funding bids.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and experience in social care research.

• Expertise in analysing routinely collected social care data.

• Skilled in multivariable statistical modelling.

• Familiarity working with local authorities and interdisciplinary research teams.

• Ability to prepare research publications and funding applications.

(Full formal person specification would be in the Further Particulars document.)

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

• Ability to engage effectively with technical teams, service leads, and public contributors.

• Excellent organisational and analytical abilities.

• Commitment to high-quality, impactful social care research.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have the right to work in the UK (role not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship).

• Hybrid working may be considered.

• Recruitment agencies should not submit CVs; unsolicited CVs will be treated as gifts.