Caretaker/Cleaner - SISS Whins of Milton - STR07803

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting employment opportunity has arisen for a Caretaker/Cleaner at an established local council, supporting the school community with essential caretaking and cleaning services. This role offers a permanent contract with 15 hours of work per week, ensuring a balance between professional and personal life through flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will be provided with necessary tools, training, and personal protective equipment while being part of a supportive team. With benefits including generous annual leave, pension membership, and ongoing development opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute positively to their community.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Sick pay benefits

Carers Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Capable of moving and lifting heavy items and cleaning surfaces to head height.
• Willing to undertake training for online HR applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver caretaking and cleaning services for the school community.
• Key-holding and supporting the school community.

Skills

Basic IT Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Cleaning Skills

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Online Training Applications

Job description

Job Description

An exciting employment opportunity has arisen at Infrastructure Delivery, Stirling Council, for a Caretaker/Cleaner supporting Whins of Milton SISS, Chartershall, Stirling.

The successful candidate will deliver caretaking and cleaning services, including key-holding, in support of the school community on a 15-hour per week, 39-week per year, permanent contract.

Hours of work will be 7.30am-8.30am, a break, then 3.30pm-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, paid at Stirling Council Grade 3.

Personal protective equipment, tools, and training will be provided where necessary.

Applicants should be capable of moving and lifting heavy items, cleaning surfaces to head height, be prepared to work alone, and sometimes outdoors in inclement weather.

Applicants will also require basic IT skills and be willing to undertake training to utilize Stirling Council's online training and HR IT applications.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application progresses after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

We encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Additional Information

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working, including hybrid office/home arrangements where role permits. We support flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
• Biennial incremental progression until reaching the top of your pay scale
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on service length
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme