Caretaker

Starting salary: £19,198.82 per annum based on a 27.5-hour working week (pro rata to £25,133 FTE).

Schedule

27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, with occasional need for evening and Saturday support and cover.

Location

Based at Sunbury Adult Learning Centre, with the expectation of travelling to and supporting at other centres when required.

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part-time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• Generous local government salary-related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub with access to a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Discount on Adult Learning Courses

About the team

Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults as part of our lifelong learning offer. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges.

About the role

You will provide a caretaking service for one of our centres, helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all users. This is a practical, front-facing role where you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day presentation and cleanliness of the site, including preparing classrooms and equipment as needed.

• Act as Fire Warden and First Aider for the site
• Act as the main on-site point of contact, liaising with contractors and carrying out general maintenance and first-line repairs across the centre
• Complete routine system checks, report and escalate any health and safety concerns, and fulfil keyholder duties to support safe access to the building
• Offer reception cover when centres are single-staffed, enabling office colleagues to take breaks, and contribute to a positive customer experience for everyone using the centre

Requirements

• A practical approach to tasks with good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Able to listen and communicate effectively, exchanging basic information both verbally and in writing (emails)
• Basic DIY abilities
• Previous caretaking or similar experience
• Demonstrate a practical and confident approach, as some lone working is involved in this role
• Demonstration of reliability and ability to follow instructions

This role is subject to an online/social media check and a DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check as part of our safer recruitment processes.