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About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council, we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organization to meet the challenges facing our borough and are committed to working with partner organizations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.About the roleWe require a part-time Caretaker for 4 hours per day (2:30pm – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday) to oversee three Children’s Centre sites (Parkfield, Hyde, and Childs Hill).The successful candidate will be responsible for locking the buildings as required.The buildings are accessed by children and families daily, so you will work as part of a team that promotes an environment safeguarding and protecting children.You will work within a large and diverse team supporting the professional objectives of the locality.You will ensure grounds and buildings are maintained and promote safe working practices in line with current Health & Safety standards.Salary is pro-rata – actual salary would be £16,535 - £17,263.Pleaseclick hereto download the Job description for this role.About you You will have previous caretaking experience, with good knowledge of health and safety at work, grounds and building maintenance, and the ability to operate domestic appliances and light industrial equipment.You will have experience undertaking risk assessments, working under pressure, prioritizing workloads, and managing contractors on site. Previous experience of budget control would be advantageous.What we offer31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidaysAccess to the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing a guaranteed income in retirement and security for dependentsWork-life balance options such as hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, and part-time rolesA wide range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers, and morePayroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel, and gym membershipsExcellent training and development opportunitiesEmployee well-being programs including confidential support servicesHow to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking‘Apply’to start the online application. For further information, contact Caroline Bischoff .Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate stringent safer recruitment procedures.To promote equality of opportunity, all staff are expected to foster an inclusive workplace and services. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please read our equality statement for more information.We embrace flexible working options and are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. If you have specific needs or preferences, discuss these at interview.Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome applications from all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, contact the lead on this advert. We support the Access to Work scheme; more details are available atgov.uk .All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period. Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close early. Please apply promptly and check your email regularly for updates. If you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, your application may not have been shortlisted.#J-18808-Ljbffr