Caretaker
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Work pattern: 40 hours per week, All year around (52 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, Alternate shifts: 7.00am - 3.00pm or 11.00am - 7.00pm
Salary information: Scale 5, Points 8 - 12; £31,413 - £33,370 per annum (dependent on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Pield Heath House School is a non-maintained day/residential school for children and young people aged 7-19 with a range of additional severe and complex learning needs, speech and language and communication disorders and sensory processing difficulties.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Caretaker to join our highly professional caretaking team. We are looking for a proactive team member with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be a practical, adaptable, energetic and diligent team player who will support with delivering excellent service to all stakeholders.
You will be:
- A maintenance person with a proven track record of skills and experience associated with premises management.
- Able to demonstrate sound understanding of Health & Safety regulations including manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
- Comfortable using industrial, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Keen and willing to develop your role within the school to ensure that all areas are provided with maintenance support.
- Experienced in working in a school environment although this is not essential but may be useful.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards.
- Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
- Teams who work collaboratively to share expertise.
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities (CPD) and career progression.
- A welcoming friendly community providing the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- 23 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
- Paid morning and lunch breaks.
- On site lunches available.
- Free parking is available on site as well as nearby access to both train (Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines) and bus services.
Closing date: 21th October 2024 at 9am
Interviews: TBC
Safeguarding Statement
Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.
