School Caretaker

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job title:        School Caretaker

Location:        Hazel Cottage School, Fazakerley, Liverpool

Salary:            Up to £27,000.00 per annum dependent on experience PLUS a Welcome Bonus of £3000**

Hours:            37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract:       Permanent, 52 weeks per year 

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Essential: Must hold Full UK Driving Licence and have access to own vehicle - you will receive a fuel allowance to cover the cost

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Caretaker to join our close-knit team at Hazel Cottage School, part of Options Autism.

We are looking for a responsible, hands-on School Caretaker Manager to join our fantastic team at our new Options School - Hazel Cottage. As School Caretaker, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, by ensuring our sites are well maintained and equipped to meet their needs.

Your duties will include;

• Design and adhere to a schedule of maintenance within the school and outdoor areas
• Take on small improvement projects to improve school facilities
• Assembling furniture and other equipment
• Painting and other types of maintenance
• Assisting with set up for school events
• Scheduling external contractors
• Maintaining Health & Safety Records

The succesful candidate will be an efficient, practical, hand-on person. You will take pride in maintaining our school, from day-to-day repairs to completing risk assessments, carrying out security procedures, checking equipment and contributing to school development projects, and providing a safe, caring environment where every pupil can thrive.

For many of our pupils, consistency is key, and our School Caretaker should take time to make sure everything is as it should be for us to run smoothly and safely.

Previous experience in a similar setting would be great but isn’t essential as full training will be given, and the right DIY skills, motivation, and personal qualities are just as important. These roles are ideal for people with skills in maintenance, DIY and health and safety, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupils’ lives and futures.

About us

Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 – 11 years who may have additional needs. 

We are situated in Fazakerley, Liverpool. Our school is a Grade 2 Listed building which has been refurbished and re-designed to the highest standard to meet the needs of our wonderful pupils. At Hazel Cottage everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive.  Alongside a broad, exciting and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction, sensory processing and emotional regulation. We work towards every pupil being as independent as possible when they move on to the next stage of their education.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

**Welcome Bonus to be paid as £1500 in month 3 of employment and a further £1500 upon succesfully passing probation (month 6)

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