Positions Available
1 x Caretaker for Worcester and Malvern Campuses
1 x Caretaker for Redditch and Bromsgrove Campuses
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
To become a Caretaker in our Facilities department, we need someone who has relevant industrial experience, a qualification in first aid or a willingness to gain this, and the ability to carry out general maintenance repairs.
The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.
We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.
Although this position is centred on our Redditch and Bromsgrove and Worcester and Malvern campuses, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has a flexible approach to working, you will support in many aspects. To name a few:
· Be conversant with the management and operation of all buildings occupied by the College.
· Be on call for out of hours requirements (allowance paid)
· Ensure the College is unlocked and secured as required,
· Assist with suppliers delivering incoming goods and distribute deliveries.
· Comply with the requirements of the ‘Health and Safety at Work’ legislation.
ABOUT US.
Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!
Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS.
A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.
· Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
· Regular Continuing Professional Development
· Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
· Generous holiday allowance
· Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
· Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
· Fantastic progression opportunities
· A mentor to support you in your new role
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
· Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
WE HIRE PEOPLE.
Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.
The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.
We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.
For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.
BIT MORE INFO.
All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.
AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of the role is:
Support the Campus Environment
Security of the College Campus
Operational Support
Health and Safety
Other duties
The post will involve, but not be limited to, unlocking and locking of buildings, assisting in providing a clean, safe, and tidy environment, whilst ensuring the safety and well-being of staff and students is maintained at all times.
You will be required to work at all sites as determined by operational need.
KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Support the Campus Environment
Be conversant with the management and operation of all buildings occupied by the College.
Provide front line support to deal with problems concerning the fire and intruder alarm systems.
Undertake basic maintenance duties as required including painting and other minor works.
Ensure that the standards of cleanliness on each site is maintained e.g. litter picking to all areas, and dealing with any hazard that requires immediate attention e.g. spilt chemicals, broken glass.
Assist (as required) with the general maintenance of College grounds e.g. weeding, trimming shrubs and removing moss from block paving and other surfaces.
Liaise with building contractors or other organisations coming on site.
Process incoming jobs notified by the maintenance reporting system.
Ensure that chairs and furniture in rooms are set out and cleared away as required.
2. Be on call for out of hours requirements (allowance paid)
3. Security of College Campus
Ensure the College is unlocked and secured as required,
Be responsible for the security of the premises and assets, including the operation of intruder and CCTV systems.
Patrol the campus including car parks to maintain the safety and well being of those on campus to support the College’s safeguarding initiatives.
Maintain an incident log and liaise with Police and other agencies as appropriate
Support College Managers in aspects relating to facilities and security issues
Oversee and monitor student behaviour and deal with people who smoke in unauthorised areas.
Check identity passes
For a minimum number of occasions provide out of hours on call support which requires you to attend site and meet with a security company and deal with alarms that have been activated when the College is closed. The security company is engaged to provide support so that you are not in a lone working situation.
4. Operational Support
Assist with suppliers delivering incoming goods and distribute deliveries.
Undertake driving duties, regarding postal delivery services across campus sites (to include cleaning maintaining and refuelling College vehicles as required)
Obtain monthly meter readings for utilities supplied to each site.
Promote the College’s policy on sustainability.
5. Health and Safety
Comply with the requirements of the ‘Health and Safety at Work’ legislation.
Work as part of a team carrying out statutory testing of fire protection systems e.g. emergency exits, fire appliances and emergency lighting
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.
Pay: £24,556.00-£25,381.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
