Caretaker

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council seeks a part-time Support Worker for Hesleden Primary School, Hesleden, Hartlepool. The post covers 25 hours per week in split shifts, including mornings and afternoons, with a focus on cleanliness and security of the school premises.

Role includes handy person tasks, locking/unlocking, alarm setting, and responding to call-outs. DBS disclosure is required; safeguarding and health & safety duties are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Designated key holder responsibilities.
• Locking and unlocking premises.
• Setting and responding to security alarms.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness and general security of school premises.
• Perform handy person activities and cleaning duties as required.
• Respond to security alarms or other call outs and conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Identify and report any internal or external deficiencies.
• Monitor utilities and stock of cleaning materials; arrange waste collection.

Skills

Handyman abilities

Cleaning duties

English communication

Job description

Required from 2 November, 25 hrs per week. Split shifts Monday to Friday (2.5hrs am & 2.5hrs pm)

To carry out a full range of duties to provide for high standards of cleanliness and general security and maintenance of school premises.

To include handy person activities and cleaning duties.

• Designated key holder.
• Responsible for locking and unlocking premises.
• Setting security alarm systems as required.
• Responding to security alarm or other call outs.
• Regular legal, health & safety checks.
• Identify and report any deficiencies external or internal.
• Monitor & report fuel, electricity, water and taking readings.
• Monitor stock (cleaning materials).
• Arranging collection of waste.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Closing date: 9.10.2026
Interview date: 13.10.2026

Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden
Hartlepool
TS27 4PT

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.hesledenprimary.org.uk

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £25,614 – £26,016 pro rata

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Support Worker