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Job Title: Caretaker for SEN Primary School Location: Purley, London Job Type: Part-Time (Temp to Perm) Working Hours: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday Job Description: Overview: An SEN Primary School in Purley is seeking a dedicated and reliable Caretaker to join our team on a part-time basis. This position offers the potential for a temporary to permanent transition for the right candidate. The Caretaker will be responsible for ensuring the school environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained, supporting the needs of our students and staff. Key Responsibilities: Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine maintenance tasks, including minor repairs and general upkeep of the school premises. Ensure all equipment and facilities are in good working order, reporting any major issues to the management. Health and Safety: Conduct regular health and safety checks to ensure compliance with school policies and regulations. Address any hazards promptly to maintain a safe environment for students and staff. Cleaning and Hygiene: Oversee and conduct daily cleaning routines, ensuring all areas of the school are clean and sanitary. Manage waste disposal and recycling processes efficiently. Security: Ensure the security of the school premises by locking and unlocking doors and windows as required. Monitor and respond to any security concerns, including liaising with external security services if necessary. Support Services: Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment and furniture for school events and activities. Respond to urgent maintenance requests and other ad hoc duties as directed by the school management. Qualifications and Skills: Experience: Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or similar role, preferably within an educational setting. Skills: Strong practical skills in general maintenance and repairs. Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Good organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic IT skills for logging maintenance requests and reporting issues. Attributes: Reliable and punctual. Good communication skills. A proactive and flexible approach to tasks. Sensitivity to the needs of SEN students and a commitment to supporting their learning environment. Requirements: Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Right to work in the UK. Availability to work the specified hours
Estate Caretaker Location: Highbury and Islington Static role £13.15 paye or £16.10 per hour Umbrella 15 - 20 hours per week Mon- Fri 8am to 11am Main purpose of the role Take personal responsibility for ensuring the cleanliness, safety and security on our estates. Key responsibilities Bin room clearance/rotation and cleaning of blocks. Ensure estate cleanliness, by sweeping / cleaning communal pathways, removing bulk rubbish and reporting repairs and removing graffiti where possible. Sweep and clean car parks and play areas. Rotate bins regularly to ensure refuse chutes are clear and bulk is prepared for uplift. Provide cleaning in the blocks to a high standard with sweeping, mopping, dusting all communal areas including bin storage areas, ceilings, walls, hopper heads. Remove cobwebs and clean handrails/balustrades and light fittings. Pull and replace bins following uplift from local authority. Identify hazards and complete risk assessments on a daily basis and take remedial action as necessary. Grit estate access paths and roads when snow/ice expected. Respond to fire alarms and assist emergency services as required. Contact emergency services whenever required. Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported to line manager. Appropriate paperwork to be completed within requested time scales. Identify issues of security and take remedial action as necessary. You will contact police when appropriate and help maintain safety and security on sites. Minor repairs / maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, flush and clean gullies and drains and remove weeds from hard standing areas. Report any apparent breaches of tenancy agreement to Area Office, including noise, nuisance, illegal subletting, uncontrolled pets, dumping of rubbish and abandoned vehicles. Promote positive image of the Association at all times through the establishment of a good working relationship with residents / residents associations and area advocates. Act as a point of contact for residents and ensure good communication is kept with all teams and departments. Deliver leaflets / newsletters on estates as required. Provide cover for weekend. Maintain a clean and tidy store cupboard.