Ground Support Worker

Ground Support Worker Location: Wymondham Salary: FTE £25,992 per annum, Pro rata £10,537 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay Hours: 15 hours per week, Tuesday and Thursday 8.00 -16.00 The College is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools. The Role They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Grounds Support Worker. The College seeks to appoint a one-to-one Support worker for an employee based within the Grounds team. You will provide practical 121 support and have a good understanding of safeguarding issues in relation to this role. This role requires you to provide support for an individual whilst they are undertaking their duties and responsibilities in their role as a ground person. There will be an expectation to assist with the completion of some ground’s maintenance tasks, including (but not limited to): sweeping, litter picking, grass cutting, strimming and general tidying tasks. Prior experience of providing care and support for an adult with additional needs would be hugely beneficial to being successful in this role. Full training will be provided with regards to grounds element of the role. Skills and Qualifications The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are: * A friendly, caring approach * A genuine desire to help others * The ability to relate to people with a variety of backgrounds * A professional, reliable and flexible attitude * The ability to work on your own or in a team The professional competencies expected of a Grounds Support Worker are: * The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; * Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; * Be able to multi-task and work under pressure; * Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities; * Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills; * Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; * The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The qualifications and experience required of a Grounds Support Worker are: * A minimum of a grade C / 4 in English and Maths GCSE. * Basic knowledge of Grounds Maintenance would be desirable however full training can be given. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application