All Locations
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£11,827
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Health and Social Care - Children's
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Part time

About the role

We're looking for a friendly and proactive Facilities Assistant to join the team at Carey Outdoor Education Centre. Carey welcomes a wide range of children, young people and families, providing high-quality outdoor education in a supportive and inclusive environment. Every member of our team plays a part in creating a positive and welcoming experience, even when working with guests who may sometimes present challenges.

Our 14-acre site includes woodland and open grassed areas, so it’s fair to say muddy boots are a regular feature! Keeping the site clean and well maintained is essential, and that’s where you come in. Your main responsibility will be daily cleaning across key areas, including toilet blocks and classrooms, with the rest of your time spent supporting general site maintenance. Depending on your skills, this might include repairing fences, restocking activity equipment, wood staining picnic benches, trimming back brambles or completing routine checks like lighting and water temperatures – full training will be given.

If you also have hospitality experience, we’d love to hear about it. From setting up teas and coffees to preparing packed lunches or helping with campfire cooking sessions, there are occasional opportunities to support catering for events and away days.

Carey is a unique and rewarding place to work. In this hands-on role, your contribution will help make sure every visitor enjoys a safe, well-kept and welcoming experience.

Further Information

This is a part time position at 18.5 hours per week. There is some flexibility regarding the working pattern so long as the needs of the centre are met. We anticipate that the candidate will work approximately 3.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. 
 
For an informal discussion about the role, or to request a site visit, please email, Paul Burrows, Strategic Lead - Outdoor Education at [email protected]
 
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders
 

About Us

Finally, please include the below: 

We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception. 

At Dorset Council we: 

  • provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents 
  • have ambitious aspirations  
  • are excited about our future 
  • care about Dorset and all the people who live here 
  • know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success 

You will: 

  • have access to a range of employee benefits  
  • be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed 
  • have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. 

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. 

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. 

We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant. 

Find out more about how to apply.   

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