Caretaker

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Caretaker

The successful candidate will:

· Gardening and performing landscape duties or supervising others in these roles

· Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order

· Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required

· Sourcing, booking and supervising contractors for major repairs

· Monitoring cleaning materials, tools, and furniture and reordering as required

· Managing bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire

· Opening building at the start of the day and locking all doors and windows when not in operation

· Adhering to the company’s safety policies to create a safe working environment for everyone

Our ideal candidate will have:

· A committed and passionate view of students with SEND

· At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision

· Access to a vehicle is required due to this role being at two services

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

· NEST enhanced pension scheme

· Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Access to a blue light discount card

· Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

· Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

· Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

· Life assurance

At both Broadwood School and Moorlands View School:

Broadwood School is a specialist setting set in the idyllic hills of Halifax with provision to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Through targeted interventions such as Lego Therapy, Drawing and Talking and Speech and Language, we aim to encourage pupils to develop their skills around self-regulation, managing emotions and effective communication.

Moorlands View School is a welcoming and nurturing provision. A co-educational independent special school that provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 7-16. The school caters for pupils with complex social emotional and mental health needs.

The majority of our pupils are Children Looked After, living in Keys Group residential homes in the local area. Moorlands View School and Broadwood School provides a therapeutic informed approach and specialist support in a nurturing environment.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.