Assistant Caretaker (Casual Relief

Wellspring Academy Trust; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking relief assistant caretakers to join our Estates team. This casual, zero-hours role means you are called upon as needed to cover staff absences, holidays, or busy periods, with training provided from day one.

You will clean designated areas, assist with minor maintenance, store equipment safely, and report faults. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures will be completed for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable with practical, physical work and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for cleaning designated areas following Trust standards.
• Carry out caretaking duties including minor DIY repairs as directed by the Estates Manager or Head of School.
• Safely store cleaning equipment and materials after use.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Job description

Job Summary

• No Experience Needed: Full training is provided from day one.
• No Qualifications Required: We value reliability, teamwork and a strong work ethic above paper qualifications.
• Great Benefits & Support: Access ongoing training, work within a supportive team and directly contribute to your local community.
• Contract Details: This is a casual, zero-hours contract. As a relief assistant caretaker, you will be called upon to work on an "as-and-when-needed" basis to cover staff absences, holidays, or extra busy periods. This is a highly flexible role perfect for someone looking for occasional work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking responsibility for cleaning specified areas, following the Trust’s standards and methods.
• Carrying out caretaking duties as directed by the Estates Manager or Head of School, including minor DIY repairs to the building fabric or equipment.
• Safely storing all cleaning equipment and materials in designated areas after use.
• Proactively reporting any equipment faults, issues, or material shortages directly to your immediate supervisor.
• Participating in required staff training to ensure all health and safety, COSHH, and safeguarding standards are strictly met and maintained.

What We Are Looking For

• A reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean environment for pupils and staff.
• Someone comfortable doing practical and physical work, including basic maintenance, repairs, and handling equipment.
• A trustworthy team player capable of acting on their own initiative and acting as a key holder when required.
• Someone committed to following Health & Safety guidelines, safe chemical storage, and safeguarding policies.
• Someone who requires flexible hours and is happy to be called upon for relief shift work as and when required.

As we are looking for a number of people we will interview shortlisted candidates continually and as applications are received, Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.