Caretaker

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other.

Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace. 

 The Role;

To be responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of the central buildings and the surrounding areas and to assist in the implementation of security and health and safety procedures within these establishments.

The post-holder will, when required, be expected to attend staff meetings, supervision, training and termly performance development reviews.   

Salary: £29,108

Hours: 37.5Hours over 5days / Part-time hours will be considered for this role 

Location: Cheadle, Stockport 

Key Responsibilities include but not exhaustive:

• To report to the head of service of the Trust on an agreed weekly basis to discuss issues and to review recent work and plan work programme for the week.

• To ensure that the site is opened and closed as required, including:

  • Opening of all buildings before the beginning of the day and checking that lighting, heating and water supplies are satisfactory.

  • Checking and securing all buildings at the end of the day including windows and liaising with contract cleaners where appropriate.

• To move and arrange furniture and fittings as required.

• To undertake routine maintenance, repairs and decorative work.

• To complete daily checks to ensure cleanliness, safety and security of the premises.  Taking appropriate action to deal with any issues, including liaising with key staff and the contract cleaning supervisor.

• To receive deliveries as required and distribute them to their proper locations.

• To support the Head of service in securing a safe environment for staff and visitors by following the Trust’s Health and Safety procedure including the assisting in H&S checks e.g. 

  • to assist in monitoring the environment for potential hazards

  • to regularly check fire bells/alarms

  • to participate in the running of regular fire drills

  • to report faults in equipment and/or problems with procedures

  • to regularly check locks and security alarms 

  • to ensure PAT testing and other electrical checks are undertaken.

• To check and perform minor routine maintenance on the establishments’ vehicles in partnership with the Trust’s fleet administrator and to perform driving duties as requested, e.g.:

• visual external and internal checks for roadworthiness and cleanliness (internal)

• checks on fuel/oil/tyres/lights/wipers. 

• To ensure that the buildings, playgrounds and external environment are maintained to a high standard and are safe.

• To undertake general maintenance work, examples include but are not limited to windows, window frames, doors, casing, skirting, locks, door closures, general joinery, plumbing, tiling, decorating etc.

• To deal with minor incidents/breakages and repair accordingly, including securing of broken windows and arranging for replacements.

• To change locks/have keys cut as required.

About You;

• Educated to secondary school level

• Building Trades qualifications

• Certified training on H&S legislation eg COSHH, Manual Handling

• General maintenance/ handyperson/ caretaker

• Experience of undertaking a range of practical tasks within a building including minor repairs, joinery, painting and decorating

• Experience of securing premises including the operating of security systems

• Experience working knowledge of building regulation and facilities management

• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, joinery & decorating – good DIY skills

• Knowledge of COSHH regulations

• Full clean driving licence

• Reliable and good timekeeper

• Good communication skills with adults & young people

Benefits

• Generous pension schemeand death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person