Caretaker

LADY LUMLEY'S SCHOOL

PICKERING

POST: Caretaker

GRADE: Grade C

RESPONSIBLE TO: Site Manager

STAFF MANAGED: None

JOB PURPOSE: To provide high quality effective caretaking services to ensure a secure, safe and hygienic environment for all building users.

JOB CONTEXT: The caretaker and cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and buildings throughout the school.

The post is required to work with tools, cleaning equipment and products which contain chemicals, but the necessary protective clothing will be provided. Also required to work outdoors in all weathers to ensure the school premises is safe.

Enhanced DBS check is required for this post due to working within a school environment

ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

Issues

· To ensure the safety and security of the building and site, undertaking daily safety and security checks,

· Act as a designated key holder, providing response to emergency calls.

· Locking and unlocking of buildings at pre-determined times

· To monitor the heating system and report any faults to the their Manager

· To ensure outside areas are safe / clean, kept free from litter, debris, leaves and that there is safe access to the building during adverse weather conditions eg. snow.

· To undertake general portering duties whilst on site to include moving furniture & equipment on site

· Receive deliveries to the site

· To support the maintenance of the building, undertaking minor repairs (not requiring a contractor) of a range of equipment and buildings

· To assist with cleaning duties as directed.

· Collect and assemble waste for collection

Communications

Communicate effectively with other members of staff and pupils within the school.

Welcome contractors onto the site and check clearances

Resource management

To participate in the training and development and performance management processes within the school

Store equipment and products safely and securely

Ability to carry out informal risk assessments on buildings to identify faults/hazards

Order, stock control and store cleaning and caretaking equipment and products safely and securely

Safeguarding

To be committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, raising concerns as appropriate.

Systems and Information

To fulfil the necessary administrative tasks associated with the responsibilities of the post.

Data Protection

To comply with the Trust’s policies and supporting documentation in relation to Information Governance this includes Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality.

Health and Safety

Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure.

To work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment.

Perform duties in line with health & safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards to line manager immediately

Equalities

We aim to make sure that services are provided fairly to all sections of our community, and that all our existing and future employees have equal opportunities.

Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality Policy Statement

Flexibility

Coast and Vale Learning Trust provides front line services, which recognises the need to respond flexibly to changing demands and circumstances. Whilst this job outline provides a summary of the post, this may need to be adapted or adjusted to meet changing circumstances. Such changes would be commensurate with the grading of the post and would be subject to consultation. All staff are required to comply with Scalby Learning Trust Policies and Procedures.

Customer Service

The Trust requires a commitment to equity of access and outcomes, this will include due regard to equality, diversity, dignity, respect and human rights and working with others to keep vulnerable people safe from abuse and mistreatment.

The Trust requires that staff offer the best level of service to their customers and behave in a way that gives them confidence.

Customers will be treated as individuals, with respect for their diversity, culture and values.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Caretaker

Essential upon appointment

Knowledge

• Awareness of Health & Safety
• Ability to read and write

Desirable on appointment (if not attained, development may be provided for successful candidate)

• Ability to use tools for making minor repairs

Experience

• Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties
• Experience of carrying out minor repairs

Desirable on appointment (if not attained, development may be provided for successful candidate)

• Experience of working as part of a team

Occupational Skills

• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Self motivated
• Punctuality
• Flexible approach
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high level.
• Ability to work both alone and within a team to achieve specified standards
• Good verbal communication skills

Other Requirements

• Ability to carry out general caretaking and cleaning duties as detailed in the Job Description.
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,441.00 per year

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 06/02/2023