Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) at St Michaels RC Primary School

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) to join their Facility Services Division at St Michaels RC Primary School. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in caretaking. Responsibilities include overseeing security, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe environment for students. Opportunities for overtime may be available. The role requires flexibility and a commitment to high service standards.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay

Paid DBS and training

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on travel passes and leisure

Qualifications

• Caretaking experience in a school would be an advantage.
• Capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.
• Able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security of the premises and setting alarms.
• Supervise cleaning staff and manage a defined area.
• Undertake varied workloads and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work with limited supervision

Flexibility

Team player

Customer-focused

Job description

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Facility Supervisor (Caretaker) at St Michaels RC Primary School.

1 x 32 hours per week (split shift): 7.00-10.00 & 14.30-18.00 Monday to Thursday, 7.00-10.00 & 14.30-17.30 Friday

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have good communications skills, the ability to work with limited supervision, be capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment, materials/furniture and are able to climb ladders. Caretaking experience in a school would be an advantage.

You must be able to undertake the split shift requirements of the role. You will be responsible for the security of the premises, setting alarms, general health and safety issues relating to the building, as well as a range of porterage duties. There will be a responsibility for the supervision of cleaning staff.

You will be expected to be able to deal with varying workloads and the cleaning of a defined area. You must be able to manage your own time.

There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar e.g parents evenings, governing body meetings, Christmas and summer fairs etc. You will be expected to be available to undertake lettings for the school when required.

To work in our busy school, you must be enthusiastic, hardworking and able to forge positive relationships with staff, children and parents. We are looking for a positive, hard-working individual with a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.

About us:

Facility Services and Civic Management work across the city and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chef’s and chef’s working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

What we are looking for:

• Team player but able to use your own initiative
• Can have good relationships with others
• Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations
• Is customer focused
• Can deliver to required standards
• Is suitable to work with children and young people
• Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.
• Can undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

The opportunity for additional overtime driving the school minibus requires a full driving license.