Systems Admin Apprentice
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17,014 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Apprentice App2:- £17,014 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | SCHB0873 |
Summary
We are seeking a Systems Admin Apprentice to join our Childrens Placement Service. The Team is responsible for finding homes for our children and young people. This role includes all the administration and payments of numerous organisations like Residential Children’s Homes and Foster Carers.
In this role, you will be required to participate in project work to support the achievement of team goals. To be responsible for the loading of provider costs onto systems and provide finance admin support to the Children’s Placements Team as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out allocated activities or tasks to contribute to service delivery for others.
Follow step by step instructions that detail the actions to be taken.
Load provider costs onto ContrOCC whilst providers are transitioning to loading their invoices directly through the Provider Portal.
To provide support to the Children’s Placements Team.
To work within existing NSC systems including LCS, ContrOCC contributing to improved systems administration.
To compile and maintain a portfolio of evidence in support of the AAT Accountancy Certificate to be completed within the timescales for the level of study.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in Children Services and an interest in systems and process, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Understanding and knowledge of a working environment.
An interest in finance and accountancy is crucial.
Demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to level 2 on the NQF such as GCSE grade 5 to 9 in Maths and English.
Desirable Criteria:
Be able to work well with others as part of a team, but also able to use initiative and take a proactive approach to tasks.
Polite and courteous with peers and colleague
Contact Information
We would welcome a conversation with interested applicants. For further information about the role, please contact Alison Stone. Head of Service alison.stone@n-somerset.gov.uk 07971497811. And/or Charlotte Lewis, Personalised Commissioning Manager – Children’s Placements. Charlotte.Lewis@n-somerset.gov.uk 07469 406061.
In this role, you will be required to participate in project work to support the achievement of team goals. To be responsible for the loading of provider costs onto systems and provide finance admin support to the Children’s Placements Team as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out allocated activities or tasks to contribute to service delivery for others.
Follow step by step instructions that detail the actions to be taken.
Load provider costs onto ContrOCC whilst providers are transitioning to loading their invoices directly through the Provider Portal.
To provide support to the Children’s Placements Team.
To work within existing NSC systems including LCS, ContrOCC contributing to improved systems administration.
To compile and maintain a portfolio of evidence in support of the AAT Accountancy Certificate to be completed within the timescales for the level of study.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in Children Services and an interest in systems and process, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Understanding and knowledge of a working environment.
An interest in finance and accountancy is crucial.
Demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills to level 2 on the NQF such as GCSE grade 5 to 9 in Maths and English.
Desirable Criteria:
Be able to work well with others as part of a team, but also able to use initiative and take a proactive approach to tasks.
Polite and courteous with peers and colleague
Contact Information
We would welcome a conversation with interested applicants. For further information about the role, please contact Alison Stone. Head of Service alison.stone@n-somerset.gov.uk 07971497811. And/or Charlotte Lewis, Personalised Commissioning Manager – Children’s Placements. Charlotte.Lewis@n-somerset.gov.uk 07469 406061.
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