Auxiliary Site Support

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Auxiliary Site Support

Location:         Wessex Lodge School, Frome 

Salary:             £10258.00 per annum 

Hours:             20 hours per week; Monday to Friday (times to be discussed at interview)

Contract:         Permanent , Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

This vacancy will be located at our Kilmington site BA12, not on our Frome site.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Auxiliary Site support to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School.

About the role

To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the school.

Areas of Responsibilities & Key Tasks

Auxiliary Site support 

• Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of all areas and for maintaining high and consistent standards 
• Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards. 
• Ensure Health & Safety, quality and general procedure compliance 
• Work to meet standards and school objectives 
• Report any Health and Safety issues to the Site Manager and Health and Safety Officer
• To take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment 
• To follow the school’s absence policy in the case of absence due to illness
• To attend any of the job training sessions as required 
• To administer first aid in the case of a minor accident acting once completed first-aid training. 
• To liaise with the Head Teacher and Senior Administrator of the school in dealing with problems and any other matters of concern
• To contribute as a member of a team to the ethos and environment of the school
• To adhere to need for confidentiality at all times
• To perform such other duties as reasonably requested by the Senior Leadership Team. 
• To ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety Legislation
• To ensure that protective clothing is worn as and when required. 

About us - Wessex Lodge School is growing!

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of two sites: Wessex Lodge School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. Both sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.

Our students are aged between 8 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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