Facilities Assistant

Coast Concrete Services; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Facilities Assistants (School Crossing Patrollers) to ensure the safety of children at designated crossing points. This role involves working part-time hours during term time, where successful candidates will receive comprehensive training to perform their duties effectively. The position offers a supportive work environment with a commitment to equal opportunities and community engagement. Join a team that values safety and community service, and enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working policies and employee discounts. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check.
• Experience in child safety and crossing patrols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate at designated crossing points ensuring safety for children.
• Attend training programs relevant to the role as required.

Skills

Crossing Patrol Experience

Child Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

Permanent Post.

Location: Townhead Street, Stonehouse.

Hours: 10 hours per week, Term time, 38 weeks per year.

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8:10am - 9:10am and 2:30 pm - 3:30pm.

Salary: £12.82 per hour.

We are currently recruiting for Facilities Assistants (School Crossing Patrollers) in the above locations. Our Facilities Assistants (School Crossing Patrollers) staff operate at designated crossing points throughout the authority in line with legislative requirements. Successful candidates will be fully trained to undertake these duties and attend further training programmes, relevant to the post, as and when required.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.

Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.