About The Service
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in Children’s Services for an IT Systems Administrator and Development Officer. This post is responsible for the systems administration and ongoing development of the Children’s Services client record system – currently CareFirst; to be Eclipse.
About the job
We are looking for a committed individual to undertake a range of duties that include:
- Overseeing the ongoing administration and maintenance of
- Preparing CareFirst in readiness for migration to Eclipse.
- Developing the Eclipse system to meet statutory, national and local recording and reporting requirements.
- Overseeing the development and provision of training for CareFirst and Eclipse for new and existing users – including e-learning and support modules.
- Offering continued support, help and assistance to end users.
- Leading on specific related project work.
What We Are Looking For From You
Significant experience in managing and developing IT systems is essential, as is the ability to manage your time and work under pressure to ensure the smooth running of this busy team. Attention to detail and accuracy are very important to this work.
You will need to be an effective communicator with the ability to understand the issues relating to the directorate and have experience of day to day supervision of staff. Experience of CareFirst, Eclipse or a similar social care client record system is essential.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept applications forms via the post.
If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
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