Caretaker

The Shires - Oakham; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Oakham is seeking a property maintenance professional. The role involves carrying out repairs, managing maintenance, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and experience in a school environment. A comprehensive benefits package and commitment to staff wellbeing are offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support services

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Basic plumbing or carpentry skills preferred.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs such as plumbing and lighting.
• Manage routine maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Conduct routine safety checks and fire alarm tests.
• Liaise with contractors for quality completion of works.
• Maintain outdoor areas to ensure they are clean and safe.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Knowledge of health & safety

Basic plumbing

Basic carpentry

Full UK driving licence

Experience in a school or similar environment

Job description

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• Carrying out minor repairs (plumbing, lighting, fixtures, etc.)
• Managing routine maintenance and emergency repairs
• Supporting refurbishment projects
• Liaising with contractors to ensure quality completion of works

Health & Safety

• Conducting routine safety checks and fire alarm tests
• Maintaining compliance records and completing risk assessments
• Monitoring and resolving hazards on site
• Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and accessible year-round
• Clearing drains, paths, and car parks (including during frost/snow)
• Inspecting play equipment
• Coordinating the movement of furniture and deliveries

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety
• Full UK driving licence
• Basic plumbing or carpentry
• Experience in a school or similar environment

About the school

Oakham Shires School is anIndependent SEN School, part of the Options Autism group. Students are supported to achieve their Outcomes within their Education Health Care Plan, develop life skills, and achieve accreditations in Maths, English and Science.

Our team is close-knit, values-driven, and committed to creating a safe, nurturing learning environment.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to students, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

Why join Options Autism?

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.

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.

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

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales