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School Caretaker Basic Salary: £26,402 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week Location: Kinver, Stourbridge Benefits • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, • Company pension, • Life Assurance, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Medical Cash Plan Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Kinver could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. About the School Located in Kinver, Stourbridge, our school has capacity for up to 100 pupils and provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5-16 with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Our school will form part of the Polaris Community, which has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our growing portfolio of schools across the UK. Role Responsibilities • Maintain clean, safe and secure school premises, including the building and grounds, • Carry out cleaning, general maintenance duties, routine maintenance and refurbishment, and minor repairs, • Provide some supervision of school cleaning staff, • Promote health and safety around the school, • Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school, • Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, reporting any issues to the Headteacher, • Carry out small repairs and DIY projects, • Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors, • Carry out daily cleaning and ad hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste, • Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages, • Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchens, dining areas, food technology areas and other frequently used spaces on the school premises, • Take responsibility for the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels, • Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder, • Lock and unlock the premises as required, including outside school hours when necessary, • Check at the end of the school day that windows, doors and gates are locked, lights are switched off and gas and electrical appliances are turned off, • Set security alarm systems, report potential security breaches and respond to alarms or other call-outs in line with agreed procedures, • Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety equipment, security gates and perimeter fencing, ensuring any necessary repairs are actioned, • Advise the Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety, • Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation, • Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including Legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment and hazards on school premises, reporting any problems to the Headteacher, • Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions Requirements • Previous property maintenance or caretaking experience within a school environment is preferred, • Previous experience of building maintenance, • Previous experience of security, including alarm systems, • Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations, • Basic DIY skills, • Good interpersonal skills when dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site, • Good literacy and numeracy skills, • Ability to work effectively with children and young people with SEMH needs, • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Polaris. Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care, Keywords:Caregiver, Location:Kinver, ENG-DY7 6LU

ABOUT THE ROLE \n As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll be expected to take a hands-on approach and actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home. You will lead by example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring these are consistently upheld across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we will also rely on you to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Put simply, you will play a key role in making your care home a shining example of a high-quality care environment. \n ABOUT YOU \n Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We'll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team and be able to actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home alongside the housekeeping staff. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives. \n REWARDS PACKAGE \n In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: \n Free training and development for all roles \n \n Access to wellbeing and support tools \n \n \n \n A range of retail discounts and savings \n Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme \n Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' \n \n \n And so much more! \n \n \n If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

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