Due to continued increasing requirements for IT support across the Trust we now have the following vacancy:

IT Technician

· 37.5 hours per week worked Monday to Friday with flexibility for on call

· Full year with 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays

· Starting pay £14,642 per annum dependant on experience

Key responsibilities include supporting the IT team in the provision of a helpdesk support service to all areas of the Trust. This service covers all aspects of IT including hardware, software, management information systems, internet, emails, telephone and till systems. The post will incorporate a particular responsibility for the continued updating and maintaining of the Trust websites.

The successful candidate will have an IT qualification to Level 2 or above and will be a competent user of Windows and Microsoft Office. Effective communication and customer service skills, the ability to organise and prioritise workload and to work independently as well as part of a team are essential. A good understanding of website programming and tools would also be helpful. Flexibility to participate in on call covering out of hours for the care team and our retail outlets is required and, due to the multi site organisation, a full driving licence and access to own transport would be an advantage.

Full details of the requirements are outlined within the individual job specification.

In return we offer all the support you would expect from an Investor in People recognised organisation including excellent development opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups and communities. We expect all our staff to be committed to our Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policies and procedures. This post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check, references, evidence of qualifications and a work history which can be fully checked.

For an application pack, job description and full person spec please contact the Human Resources Department on 01843 222429 / 222484 or hr@rsdcm.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 9th May 2014.