Opus people solutions on behalf of Shropshire Council have an exciting oppurtuity for a Education funding consultant to join thier Team. Job Title: Social Worker - Education Funding Consultant - Shropshire Council Length of assignment: 13 weeks (then review before option to extend) Hours per week: 37 Day rate: Up to £500.00 per day umbrella/limited Location: Guildhall, Shrewsbury/Home working. Mainly remote but there may be some ad-hoc requirement to meet face to face to complete the project. This will be agreed with prior notice by the line manager. Job Information: Co-ordination, forecasting and analysis of spending patterns in relation to the Dedicated Schools Grant. The role is required to provide additional capacity to the finance team to enable multiyear forecasting work to be completed, including completion of the DSG Management Plan. The candidate is expected to work with a range of teams in the LA and externally, education and health, to enable the completion of the multi year forecast and identify actions that will help address the forecast deficit on the High Needs Block. If you strive to make a difference and have relevant experience and this is the role for you then we would love to hear from you