Location: Wymondham
Salary: Point 8 of the Support Staff Scale, FTE A GBP 25,992 per annum, Pro rata A GBP 10,537 per annum
Hours: 15 hours per week
The College is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.
The Role
They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards who can communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school team as a Grounds Support Worker.
The College seeks to appoint a one-to-one Support Worker for an employee based within the Grounds team. You will provide practical one-to-one support and have a good understanding of safeguarding issues related to this role. This role involves supporting an individual while they perform their duties as a ground person. You will also assist with grounds maintenance tasks such as sweeping, litter picking, grass cutting, strimming, and general tidying. Prior experience of providing care and support for an adult with additional needs would be highly beneficial.
Full training will be provided regarding the grounds maintenance aspect of the role.
Skills and Qualifications
The personal competencies expected of all College support staff include:
* A friendly, caring approach
* A genuine desire to help others
* The ability to relate to people from various backgrounds
* A professional, reliable, and flexible attitude
* The ability to work independently or as part of a team
The professional competencies expected of a Grounds Support Worker include:
* Effective and tactful communication skills, with awareness of the impact of your communication on others
* The ability to maintain positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team, adapting methods as needed
* Ability to multitask and work under pressure
* Flexibility and resilience in managing daily responsibilities
* Strong planning and organizational skills
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your actions
* Effective prioritization skills, meeting deadlines, and handling challenges
The qualifications and experience required include:
* A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE
* Basic knowledge of Grounds Maintenance is desirable; full training will be provided if needed
If you are a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click the link below to complete your application:
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