Caretaker

Full Job Description

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Are you an innovative Caretaker committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a Caretaker for our New Options Autism School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

• Riseley Green School, Basingstoke, Berkshire, RG7 1QF
• £30,000 per annum,
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Full Time - 52 Weeks
• Permanent

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people.  We are looking for a responsible, hands-on Caretaker to join our fantastic team at our new Options School. As School Caretaker, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, by ensuring our sites are well maintained and equipped to meet their needs

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.

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

Desirable:

• Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.

Why join Options Autism? 

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

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