System Administrator Apprentice (L4) - Choice Care Group - Remote/Field based - £25k p/a - 37.5hrs/w
Role
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
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.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Applications support lead (level 4)
- Training Provider
- TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 22nd May 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd June 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Desire to learn and develop
- Organisational Skills
- Time management
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Computer Science/IT A Level, grade C (Desired)
About the Employer
- Company
- Choice Care Group - Otterbourne House - Winchester
- Location
- Linden House Lime Walk, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £25,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Choice Care Group - Otterbourne House - Winchester
- Location
- Linden House Lime Walk, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £25,000 a year
- Posted