Job Description

To work as part of the team and under guidance from the Technical Architect and Senior Engineer to design, deliver, and maintain bpha's in-house software integrations using modern technologies and best practices.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work BSc (Hons) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (Level 6). The Apprenticeship provider is The Open University. Blended Learning. Blended delivery approaches. Our apprenticeship programmes are typically made up of 50% academic learning and 50% work-based learning. The 50% academic learning is delivered through a virtual learning environment which can be accessed 24/7 on various devices, this learning is facilitated by academic tutors, and support is always available for students. The content can be downloaded so the student can complete the learning offline. We deliver learning to students nationally and internationally which demonstrates the effectiveness of this learning. Face to face delivery. We recognise that each of our students are individuals and with this comes individual learning needs. Our Practice Tutors integrate learning into the workplace across the entire programme and support the delivery of the work-based learning modules. Each apprentice will be assigned a Practice Tutor that will not only conduct the workplace visits but will also provide pastoral care and ensure the apprentices are fully supported through their learning. Apprentices and their line managers will be visited by a Practice Tutor on a quarterly basis, as a minimum. We adapt these visits around our customers' needs accordingly. There are also opportunities for learners to attend face to face tutorials across all our apprenticeships. These are delivered around the country and learners can choose the most convenient date and location for them. The tutorials are also delivered as a webinar, so should anybody not be able to attend a day school they will not miss out on the learning. Should they miss both face to face and online version, this is recorded and available for the leaner to listen at their earliest convenience. Apprentices will also be allocated a Functional Skills tutor if required to support them with any functional skills support (maths and English). As well as providing on-line support, this tutor will travel to the student if required. On-line delivery. The tutor-supported online learning is both varied and interactive, with multiple rich media formats that engage and enthuse apprentices on their journey. Academic tutors facilitate learning within the knowledge modules at each qualification stage through personalised tuition, student support and feedback. Online forums and discussion groups allow apprentices to learn from different industries and backgrounds. All students are encouraged to engage and contribute to these. We encourage peer-to-peer networking and learning. These forums are overseen by Academic tutors. We also offer free access to an online library containing a world-class collection of high-quality academic and professional resources. Off-line delivery. Each learner has access to our student support team with a dedicated apprenticeship advice line. We provide disability and accessibility support for learning needs (such as dyslexia) and a 24-hour helpline for support and counselling. Blended Learning - The Open University. Our award-winning OUAnywhere App enables our students to study €˜Anywhere, Anyplace, Anyhow.' This means they can view their on-line learning material off-line on their chosen technology i.e. ipad, phone, laptop etc. This has proved hugely valuable to not only our busy students in the UK but also our international ones where internet isn't always readily available. Where you'll work Bedford Heights Manton Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7BJ

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths and English (grade 5) Interest in IT (grade C and above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Team working Initiative Motivational Hungry to learn Other Key Skills and Attributes €¢ Motivational, collaborative, supportive (E) €¢ Hungry to learn, eager to share knowledge and nurture talent in team (E) €¢ Strives to improve self, team and to transform the customer experience (E) €¢ Communication skills to consult and influence (E) €¢ Steady and focused under pressure, inspiring confidence/trust, backed by proven ability to deliver (E) Knowledge and Experience €¢ €œFull Stack€ o Microsoft C#, .NET Core (D) o MS SQL (D) o MVC (D) o Web Development, HTML, JS, CSS (D) €¢ Development of cloud and on-prem software in a Microsoft Azure environment (D) €¢ Professional software development in an Agile environment (D) Qualifications or training required (or appropriate demonstrable experience) €¢ Computer Science degree or similar STEM degree with significant CS content (D)

Employer

BPHA LIMITED

Bedfordshire, MK41 7BJ

Provider

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

About Employer

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes including general needs rent, retirement living, and homes for shared ownership. We offer additional support services to bpha customers through Tenancy sustainment, money advice and specialist supported housing, We also run our Carelink service which supports not only bpha customers but the wider community through the provision of a 24 hour responder service giving customers and families an additional layer of security knowing someone can support them in emergency. We work together with communities €“ to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and employ more than 500 staff.