School Caretaker in Southampton

Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year. Fair Ways is a great place to work. We are a team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the young people and service users in our care.

To support the exciting expansion of Fair Ways education provision, we are looking for a Caretaker to work as part of our fantastic team at our specialist Autism School (GLADE) located in Totton. This role requires an enthusiastic, reliable, well‑motivated and practical person to attend to the security, safety, cleanliness, ground and general maintenance of the school site. You will provide excellent safety management, cleaning, repair and routine maintenance service at our school, overseeing the safe use of our site and liaise with staff and the wider Fair Ways maintenance team.

As a Caretaker at our school you will be involved in exciting and rewarding tasks such as:

• Small Scale Maintenance and Repairs: Attending to small scale maintenance and improvement works undertaking minor or temporary repairs, decorating and improvements.
• Cleaning and Upkeep: Undertaking appropriate daily cleaning of the school site using a range of appropriate products and equipment to ensure our school site remains clean, tidy and welcoming.
• Fleet Oversight: Having oversight of our fleet of unit cars, undertaking minor maintenance works (tyre, battery and bulb checks) and transporting cars to/from local garages for required maintenance or repairs.
• Working with the Maintenance Team: Logging any significant or larger scale maintenance requests using Fair Ways internal scheduling system confirming works to be undertaken by the Fair Ways maintenance team.
• Site Security: Responsibility for effective site security through the planning, implementation and monitoring of efficient systems ensuring the building is secured appropriately at the end of each day.
• Recording and Reporting: Logging and responding to any emergent maintenance and/or health and safety issues and respond to them accordingly.
• Health and Safety Support: Supporting the Deputy Head with actioning and adhering to any Health and Safety requirements within the school.

The successful candidate will be working 25 hours per week, over 45 weeks of the year. All candidates must have a full driving licence and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways. Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

You will be required to have, or be working towards a minimum of the following qualification or skill levels:

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification for use of chemicals and cleaning equipment.
• A working knowledge & understanding of Health & Safety considerations and the legislation surrounding them.
• Practical skills necessary to undertake general building maintenance, minor repairs, porterage duties.
• Ability to maintain records, information and data as appropriate.

At Fair Ways, we care about your well‑being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Health and Support: Benefit from Simply Health, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme.
• Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master’s level.
• Wellbeing Matters: Experience team‑building days, summer festivals, and well‑being initiatives.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards.
• Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways.