Caretaker

3 weeks ago

Chorley, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG

Job title:         Caretaker

Location:        Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire 

Salary:            £14,950 per annum

Hours:            25 hours per week, Mornings Mon-Fri 06:45 - 08:45 / Afternoons Mon-Thurs 14:30-17:30 / Friday afternoon 13:45 - 16:45

Contract:       Permanent, Part-Time, 52 weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to join our close-knit team at  Waterloo Lodge School located in Chorley.

Job Purpose

To manage and maintain the school premises ensuring they are clean, secure, safe and well maintained at all times. 

Responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.

Main Duties:

  • Locking and unlocking the buildings as required.
  • Setting up facilities such as chairs, tables, garden area etc.
  • Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day to day establishment requirements and being reactive to problems that may arise.
  • Undertaking repairs to fixtures and fittings.
  • Ensuring all plant equipment is maintained to the required standards.
  • Grounds maintenance.
  • Assisting with the organisation of the school refurbishments.
  • Porterage around the school site.
  • Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems where necessary.
  • Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.

Essential:        

  • Full driver’s licence.
  • Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.

Desirable:

  • Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.

Closing date: 5th November

Interview date: 8th November

About us

Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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