Facility Supervisor (Caretaker)
St Charles Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
37 Hours per week (52 weeks per year)
Monday to Thursday
07.00-11.30am / 15.00-18.00pm
Friday
07.00-11.00 / 15.00-18.00
An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of Operations and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) at St Charles Catholic Primary School within the Gosforth area. The school is part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.
To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently but also under the direction of a Manager at the City Council and the Headteacher. You must be confident in the use of a computer to analyse basic data for the building management system (training will be provided).
You must be able to undertake the split shift pattern.
You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, as well as a range of porterage duties. There will be a responsibility for the supervision of cleaning staff. Caretaking experience in a school would be an advantage.
You will be expected to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area equating to fifteen hours per week, with a strong passion for cleanliness and standards within the school. You must be able to manage your own time.
There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g. parents’ evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas, and summer fairs. You will be expected to be available to undertake lettings for the school when required.
The successful candidate will join the rest of the staff team in taking pride in our school's cleanliness and standards of the building and grounds, and will work alongside us to strengthen our school’s success.
This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What we offer:
* Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
* Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
* Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you.
* Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career.
* Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle2work scheme
* Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
* Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement.
* Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.
What we are looking for:
We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as a Facility Supervisor.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Is a good team player, uses their own initiative and leads a cleaning team.
2. Can build good relationships with others.
3. Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines.
4. Has a flexible approach to work and hours.
5. Is customer-focused.
6. Can deliver to required standards.
7. Is suitable to work with children and young people.
8. Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.
9. Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.
This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a DBS check (Data and Barring System) to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
INTERESTED?
For an application pack download the application form and supporting documents from www.northeastjobs.org.uk, apply online, alternatively you can collect an application form jobs@newcastle.gov.uk. If you would like to discuss this post, please call Debra Thompson at 07974797548.
Closing Date: 2 weeks from advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr