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Halliwell Homes
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Salford, Greater Manchester
IT Technician
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £17,250 per annum |
Overview
Halliwell Homes are looking for an IT Technician to join the team based in Salford . You will join us on a full time, permanent basisand receive a competitive salary of £17,250 - £20,000 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications) . Halliwell are a social enterprise that offers a clinically informed practice model and therapeutic programme encompassing educational, clinical and residential care services. Our objective is to enhance the psychological wellbeing of children within the ‘looked after children’ sector through our Restorative Parenting Recovery Programme. As our IT Technician you will be part of a small team and will be responsible for the coordination of IT and communication functions as directed by the Head of Finance and IT. The post holder will ensure compliance and will maintain data/information on all IT equipment, suppliers and assets to enable the organisation to function to a standard of communication / data management to enable business to take place. Responsibilities of our IT Technician include: - Work alongside the Head of Finance and IT and support the IT strategy as set by the Head of Finance and IT. - Undertake all aspects of administrative duties pertaining to the IT Management process (Computers, Laptops, Smart Phones, Tablets, Mobile Phones, Printers across Head Office, homes and schools), the IT management process, and ensuring compliance in line with IT policies. - Work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure standards of compliance / data storage for disaster recovery, cyber security and Data Protection Purposes. - Advising on software and hardware needs and supporting with the implementation of new systems that meet the needs of department business goals. - Setting up new equipment including hardware and software, ensuring data security to prevent data loss coordinating the management of data storage and archiving. Minimising potential ‘cyber risks’ including financial loss, disruption or damage to the reputation of Halliwell from some sort of failure of its information technology systems. - Working in accordance with ICT related regulations to prevent data security breaches across the organisations ICT infrastructure. - Supporting with the development of ICT policies and procedures across the organisation. - Maintaining data/information on all ICT equipment, suppliers and assets over time to enable the organisation to function to a standard of communication / data management to enable business to take place. - Coordinate the maintenance of IT equipment including PC’s, Laptops, phones, etc and hardware and software referring to suppliers and third parties in accordance with service level agreements. - Following the refurbishment and replacement IT asset plan as set by the Head of Finance and IT. - Ensure all relevant staff members have the appropriate equipment available to carry out their role. - Providing data to the Head of Finance and IT for the weekly / monthly report including on use / condition / breakage / loss / theft of equipment reporting noticeable trends. Skills & Experience required by our IT Technician: - Level 2 or above qualification in IT/ICT related subject - A-C GCSE English and Mtahs - High level of technical knowledge and competence - Willingness to study towards a degree in a computer related subject - Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Good knowledge of the world wide web and basic range of functions on browsers - Good knowledge of Data Protection Legislation Benefits of becoming our IT Technician: - Extensive in house training and be supported throughout to develop your career up to Level 7 - Refer a Friend Scheme - Free Staff Counselling Service - Occupational Sick Pay scheme - Auto-Enrolment Pension scheme - Competitive rates of pay If you would like to join us as our IT Technician, please click ‘apply’ today-we’d love to hear from you Halliwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Disclosure.