Applications Analyst - Social Care Applications

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This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the foreseeable future. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Job Purpose

Technology Services (TS) deliver business critical applications that are essential to the business operations in meeting the Stretegic Objectives of the Council. The Social Care Applications team are responsible for providing support, maintenance, development and configuration activities for social care applications.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Applications Analyst within the social care applications team. You will be responsible for 2nd line support, application maintenance, implementation of new functionality and system configuration activities for the case management system (Mosaic) so that the business process becomes more efficient and user friendly. You will collaborate with business analysts, front-end social work teams and performance teams to deliver high quality applications and user experiences.

This is your chance to play a key technical role in ongoing system development and improvement and also make an important contribution to several ongoing projects being undertaken by the adults and children's social care.

 Accountabilities

Work collaboratively to meet required Service and Operational Levels, and application performance objectives.

Responsible for the resolution of Application Incidents, Major Incidents and Problems

Responsible for implementing approved requests for change

Responsible for the Implementation, Release and Deployment process for the installation of applications, upgrades, patching and changes

Responsible for working collaboratively to deliver application work plans in support of projects and BAU maintenance activities

Maintain in depth, up-to-date business knowledge, specialist technical skills and market intelligence relating to the relevant applications

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Educated to A Level or equivalent by experience.

Qualification or high level of demonstrable capability with relevant vendor business applications

Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and capability to work within, relevant ICT related standards including HMG Security Policy Framework, IITIL V3, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2 and MSP

Good written, verbal communication and presentational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Evidence of continual professional development to keep pace with technical and business change that meet defined SFIA V7 competencies.

Technical development skills scripting (for example JavaScript) to develop forms and workflows.

Experience of leading on project workstreams/activity

Ability to translate customer requirements into system changes

Previous system development experience ideally within the public sector

Good analytical skills

(Desirable) Knowledge / Experience of system development within, Children Social Care, Adult Social Care

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. 

Closing date: 25 February 2021.

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Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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