Caretaker

Package Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Caretaker

The successful candidate will:

• Gardening and performing landscape duties or supervising others in these roles
• Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required
• Sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for major repairs
• Monitoring cleaning materials, tools, and furniture and reordering as required
• Managing bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire
• Opening building at the start of the day and locking all doors and windows when not in operation
• Adhering to the company’s safety policies to create a safe working environment for everyone

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• A valid full-driving license is a requirement of this position
• Access to a vehicle is required due to this role being at two services, there are 16.2 miles between each school with 20 hours at each site per working week

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 
• Life assurance

At Acorns School:

I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Ashley School and Acorns Marple School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

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