School Caretaker - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Care Perspectives Ltd

Care Perspectives Ltd
Care Perspectives Ltd
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Tile:
School Caretaker (Handy Person)

Location:
New Perspectives School, Balsall Heath, Birmingham


Salary range:
£ £12.24 per hour


Hours of work:
Part time 16 hrs per week (Monday - Friday) and to be worked flexibly within school hours (Term Time, plus 4 weeks)


Contract type:
Permanent


Enhanced DBS Check Required:
Yes


New Perspectives School is a new small independent SEMH specialist day school for key stage 2-5, catering for students with social emotional and mental health difficulties who may have a range of complex needs.


We are seeking an experienced, well organised, and self-motivated person to take on the role of part time School Caretaker (handy man), who will be responsible for the continued maintenance of our school to a high standard.


The experience and qualities we are looking for:
Able and willing to undertake minor repairs, general & planned maintenance, and porterage across the site.

  • Be able to complete minor projects.
  • Carry out statutory checks as required, before the start of school, during the day, or after school.
  • Undertake regular periodic checks & maintain accurate site maintenance records & risk assessments for: asbestos visual check, weekly fire alarm call point tests, water temperature tests, first aid box checks, emergency lighting tests, fire door checks, operation of fire exits, fire extinguisher tests, ladder checks, PAT tests & equipment condition checks.
  • To ensure that all equipment and materials are used in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and School policy.
  • Experience of security and safety of site buildings and grounds. (Desirably but not essentially in a school setting)
  • Experience of dealing with contractors.
  • Has excellent knowledge/experience of health and safety (a recognised Health and Safety qualification would be an advantage (IOSH/NEBOSH)
  • Has a professional and friendly approach and a "can do" attitude.
  • Is an excellent team player
  • Able to ensure all equipment and chemicals are used and handled correctly at all times, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and COSHH Regulations.
  • Site duties include, but are not exhaustive of, assisting all staff with their general duties including furniture moving, moving heavy goods and room setup/breakdown.
  • Acting as one of the School's Fire Marshalls with responsibility for maintaining the School's Fire Policy and Fire Risk Assessment, & roll call data.
  • Can use IT systems effectively.
  • To act as key holder and be responsible for the opening and closing of the building.
  • To ensure the building is checked for vandalism and graffiti.
  • General porterage duties, including receipt of goods and reasonable movement of furniture, including the setting up of examinations when required.
  • Provide grounds maintenance: external litter picking as necessary and, when time permits, to ensure tidy access and grass areas. Salt gritting when required.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

  • Rewarding work helping our Children and young people reach their potential.
  • Friendly, small passionate school community
  • Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development.
  • Competitive salary
  • We offer a structured 2week induction programme including face to face training, online modules.
  • Free DBS check
  • Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company Pension scheme
Enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.


References:
All applicants will be required to provide at least two suitable referees


Rehabilitation of offenders:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.


Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.


Reference ID:
Maintenance 01/23


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£11.44-£12.24 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

General Maintenance: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Maintenance 01/23
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