Caretaker/Handy Person - Mulberry Tree Family Centre
- Employer
- Essex County Council
- Location
- England, Essex, Colchester
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2020
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- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Children's Services
- Job role
- Operative
- Contract Type
- Contract
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Please note this is 6 month Fixed Term Contract
Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. ECC anticipated change was needed in the public sector and has worked to deliver better quality at lower cost. We have an ambitious transformation agenda - one with the scope to reach every part of the council. We are changing the way we think, the way we work, and the ways in which we deliver our services. We are committed to becoming a place where individuals, partners and communities feel proud to play their role and genuinely want to belong. We're immensely proud of our flexible working options.
The handy person/caretaker will undertake a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the premises and related equipment, maintenance, DIP/handyperson duties, porterage, cleaning and monitoring standards of contracted cleaner to ensure the premises are in a good condition and can function efficiently.
To act as keyholder to lock and unlock buildings ensuring access by staff, pupils and visitors ensuring the relevant security of the premises including dealing with any unauthorised access issues as appropriate.
Duties may include:
You will be required to operate powered equipment including domestic-type laundry equipment and work in a flexible way to meet the requirements of the centre
As part of employment with Essex County Council should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please visit:
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. For more information please use the following link:
Please note ECC regularly reviews its reward and benefits
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the Resourcing Team on 03330135888.
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