Caretaker

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Coseley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Caretaker to join the busy site team at a school. The role focuses on maintaining the fabric and security of the school, reporting to the Site Manager, with shifts that run 6.00am–6.00pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Pattern variations apply during school holidays and on occasion evenings or callouts for lettings may be required with overtime paid. The post offers a Grade 5 level salary, with 25 hours per week across five days, reflecting

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or security is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fabric and security of the school premises.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.

Job description

Required as soon as possible, we are looking for a Caretaker to join our busy and vibrant site team. We are therefore seeking an applicant who can contribute towards this already strong, positive and supportive team. The role of Caretaker is responsible for a wide range of duties related to the fabric and security of the school. You will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager. The main hours for this role will fit within a 6.00am - 6.00pm timeframe with the predominant shift pattern to be confirmed Monday to Friday during term times. Shift patterns during school holidays will change depending on the needs of the service and other shift patterns required where absences need covering. Occasional evenings and call outs for lettings and buildings issues will be required for which overtime will be paid.
We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We aim to inspire confident, motivated students who have a passion for learning and are fully equipped to contribute to society.
Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school., About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  Salary: Grade 5 - SCP Point 7 to 11 (£18,428 - £19,642 actual salary)

• 25 Hours per week/5 days per week/Monday to Friday All Year Round
• 26 - 31 days annual leave per year (dependant on years of service)