System Administrator Apprentice (L4) - Choice Care Group - Remote/Field based - £25k p/a - 37.5hrs/w

You will support Choice Care’s mission to provide outstanding care services by ensuring that essential applications and data systems run smoothly, efficiently, and securely. This role will provide a foundation in application management, data processes, user support, and integration between systems.   

System Support and Administration:

Assist in the management, configuration, and maintenance of core business applications, such as: 

ChoicePeople (HR system) Talos 360 (Recruitment platform) ChoiceNourish (Digital Care platform) ChoiceConnect (SharePoint-based data sharing) Choice Hub (Employee Engagement platform) Other business-critical applications as required Provide first-line support for application-related queries, escalating complex issues where necessary Help manage user access and permissions using systems such as Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring starters, movers, and leavers processes are executed accurately

Data Processes and Management:

Support data cleansing and validation to ensure data accuracy across applications Assist in generating reports and visualisations to aid decision-making Help with troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues within systems

Automation and Integration:

Assist in developing workflows to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency Support the integration of applications to ensure seamless data flow between systems  

Learning and Development: 

Participate in structured training and on-the-job learning as part of the apprenticeship program Work with experienced professionals to develop your knowledge of systems, applications, and data management

Stakeholder Engagement: 

Respond to user queries professionally, providing clear guidance and support Collaborate with external vendors to address system issues or implement changes

Additional Duties:  

This is not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by management Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice, as the role matures

Training:
Expected duration: 21 months Apprenticeship level: Higher (Level 4) Programme: Applications Support Lead 

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning, working towards completing the Applications Support Lead standard. 
The training covers the following core occupational duties: 

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/applications-support-lead-v1-0  Learning about systems administration, application support, and data management Studying IT best practices, cybersecurity principles, and troubleshooting techniques Completing assignments and assessments to demonstrate skills and knowledge

Training Outcome:

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined clssroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning, at the end of which you will have the ability to work as a qualified Application Support Lead.

Employer Description:
We provide specialist care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. Our purpose is to help everyone in our care to live safe, happy, meaningful and fulfilled lives, regardless of their challenges, where they're valued, respected, listened to and supported, living as independently as possible.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Desire to learn and develop,Organisational Skills,Time management