Community Caretaker (Temporary until April 25) - STR07531

Job Description

Temporary Community Caretaker – 18 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic and fun group of staff working in our Halls and Centres in the Stirling area.  The post will involve providing caretaking services in support of the local communities within the Stirling area. You will be working 18 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 10.00pm on a shift rota basis. This role is paid at a Stirling Council Grade 4. 

Occasional weekend working may be required. Applicants will need to be physically fit, as porterage and other heavy lifting forms a large part of the role, and be prepared at times to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Applicants must also have a current full UK driving licence. Personal protective equipment will be provided and training where necessary. Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Council online training and human resources IT applications.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

Salary Additional Information

Stirling Information November 

Community Caretaker Job Description

The Benefits 

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) 
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life. 
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ 
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service 
• Carers Leave 
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave 
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support 
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Lift share Scheme 
• Car Lease Scheme 
• Technology Benefit Scheme 

To apply for this position, please click the “Click here to apply” link below. This will direct you to Stirling Council’s new recruitment portal, Oracle. If you are using the Stirling Council Oracle for the first time, you will need to register.

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