Description Cleaning, Caretaking, Crossing Patrol Caretaker - Ref: EE07724 G5: £13.01 -£14.91 per hour (pay award pending) 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Whetstone Field Primary School Beaufort Way, Walsall WS9 0HJ We are looking for an enthusiastic Caretaker who is motivated to join our hard working team. Our client is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive caretaker who will take pride in how the school looks and functions. The post comprises of 37 hours per week covering flexible shifts with a requirement to work a split shift in term time and to meet the needs of the school during the school holidays. There is also the possibility of a local arrangement with the school to attend out of hours alarm calls. Shifts will be: Mon-Thursday 6.30 -10.30 am 2.30 - 6.00 pm Friday 6.30 -10.00 am 2.30 - 6.00 pm The main duties of the role comprise the security of the school buildings and grounds, general portage, minor decorating and DIY activities, and cleaning duties. For this role it is essential that you have previous Caretaking or Premise management experience. Should you require any further information in regard to this post please contact Integrated Facilities Management on 01922 652554. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. View: Job Description and Employee Specification Important note : When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. Closing date for applications: Monday 25th November 2024 Please note we will not be accepting applications from those who have applied for this role in our previous advert.