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The College is seeking applications for a Permanent Associate Lecturer in Housing to be based in our Strand Road Campus. The post holder will provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. CONTRACT INFORMATION Salary: £32,600 - £42,917 (plus £3,333 Threshold and £1,735 Deane payment if applicable) per annum pro rata Duration: Permanent Hours: 0.5 FTE (18 hours per week) Annual Leave: 49 days annual leave per annum pro rata Pension: Northern Ireland Teachers Pension Scheme DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. RESERVE LIST There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.
Director of Early Years Operations
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Operational Leadership and Service Development CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative
Location: You will be based at either the Depot at Newmills Road, Coleraine, BT52 2JB or 9 Ballyquin Road, Limavady, BT49 9ET however, when required you will be asked to work flexibly throughout all Council depots and facilities, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and in order to respond to service priorities and to facilitate professional development. Responsible for: The following functions and services, in accordance with the organisational structure and the staff employed to deliver these services. General grounds maintenance including but not limited to: • Grass cutting (eg pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, golf courses, parks and open spaces) • Cemetery duties • ‘Heavy’ Plant Operation (excavators, telescopic handlers etc.) • Nursery duties including summer and winter planting • Maintenance of parks and open spaces • Assisting other departments Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Monday – Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm By its nature the post will require flexible working, for eg work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Tenure: There are two permanent posts MAIN PURPOSE OF POST 1. Undertake horticulture, gardening, ‘heavy’ plant operation and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds and similar open spaces, to the standards required. 2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. If and as required, deal with on-site complaints and queries or refer to your line manager as necessary. 3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. 4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Undertake a comprehensive range of multi-skilled practical tasks associated with the daily maintenance of grounds, preparation and marking out of all sports/playing surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment. This will include (but is not confined to) labouring, trench digging, fencing, drainage work, loading/unloading/delivery of materials etc and maintaining good housekeeping. 6. To give assistance, support and training within your remit to team members and others in performance of duties and responsibilities with an emphasis on Health & Safety. Includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, working at heights ensuring adherence to risk assessments, method statements and where necessary, completing dynamic on-the-job risk assessments. 7. Assisting gardener/green-keeper in a range of horticultural activities. 8. Cutting grass to specified standards in both sports and non-sports locations. 9. Operate construction plant such as excavators (rubber wheeled/tracked), tractors (utility 50HP+) and telescopic handlers taking responsibility for staff working in the vicinity. 10. Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers, power tools, strimmers and associated plant. 11. Drive applicable Council vehicles including vans and lorries and other mechanical plant up to relevant C1 licence. Complete and maintain daily records sheets relative to the operation of the vehicle. Ensure the vehicle/plant is cleaned and maintained inside and outside as directed by the Team Leader. 12. Carry out all general grounds tasks, including turf care, planting, shrub and tree pruning, removal of grass cuttings, leaves and litter etc. 13. Undertake seeding, propagation, planting, mulching, tending and weeding of flower and shrub beds. 14. Use, where appropriate, chemical weed control under direction, complying with manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH regulations. 15. Undertake general maintenance to hard/soft landscaping, eg edging of paths and paved areas and replacement of bark. 16. Erect, inspect, maintain, dismantle sports and play equipment, play park equipment including the movement of goal posts. 17. Undertake constructional labouring work and the safe operation of a range of assorted tools and equipment, including, eg erection/repair of fencing and path laying. 18. Ensure the safe use of machinery necessary to the performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly operational checks (oil/water) and ensuring same are kept clean and serviceable. 19. Assist Team Lead in completion of all necessary paperwork e.g. weekly timesheets; accident report forms, vehicle/plant log books, inspection records, work schedules, dynamic Risk Assessment, work schedules, chemical applications and vehicle/plant log books. 20. Cemetery duties including: excavating (mechanical/hand), re-opening, exhuming, attend committals, backfill and aftercare (sowing/turfing/grass cutting) of graves. 21. Cleaning, litter picking and general housekeeping duties. 22. As required, work flexibly with other works teams (outside of grounds maintenance) to ensure delivery of all Council services eg supporting delivery of Council events (including stewarding) and erection, inspections and minor repairs of festive lighting. 23. Support other agencies in times of emergency eg. filling, delivery and placing of sand bags in flooded areas or snow clearance from footpaths. 24. Report all accidents and near misses which may occur and report all incidents of damage to Council property/equipment. 25. In circumstances when littering is observed during the course of their duties pass the information to the Team Lead. 26. Carry out duties in all weather conditions unless it is felt health and safety is being compromised. GENERAL 27. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. This will also include attendance at meetings/training courses/tool box talks and any relevant working groups. 28. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for local Government employees. 29. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to Fair employment, Equal Opportunities and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. 30. Undertake the duties outlined above in a way which will enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 31. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post. 32. Undertake the specific duties outlined above if appropriate training is given. The list of duties/responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties/responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. If the post holder has any form of disability, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
Caretaker
Key Responsibilities: To work within all relevant Triangle policies and procedures, legislation, best practice and regulation relevant to the role To undertake an agreed schedule of daily and periodic cleaning of designated communal areas to include litter picking across communal areas as required. To ensure all agreed health and safety checks are completed in a timely manner including public liability insurance walk-arounds To conduct periodic testing and visual inspection of the relevant safety equipment such as fire alarm systems, smoke detectors and firefighting equipment as appropriate To maintain agreed systems in relation to keys including acting as a key holder in the event of an emergency if required To oversee and monitor effective operation of the CCTV systems (where installed) To oversee and monitor effective operation of all communal facilities, equipment & services (such as heating, lighting etc) to include changing light bulbs and tubes as required To keep all communal areas free of unwanted waste, rubbish and graffiti To ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of work equipment such as vacuum cleaners and cleaning replenishing stock as required To report all property maintenance issues/repairs to the Property Services Officer/maintenance department To effectively liaise with Building trades contractors, including the Association’s Measure Term Contractor, arranging access etc as required To undertake any appropriate property maintenance duties such as minor repairs to fixtures, decorating tasks or suchlike To deal with waste collection including leaving out bins as required and maintaining the bin store area Reporting of specific housing issues, especially abandoned or neglected properties to the housing officer NB: Specific duties will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting Triangle by undertaking any related responsibilities which are commensurate with this grade. The post holder is always bound to observe the strict rules of confidentiality applicable to work in this Directorate in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation of 2018. Job Description and Person Specification Working Relationships: The Scheme Supervisor will need to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the following; • The Housing Manager and Assets Manager • Housing Officers, Good Relations Officers and Property Services Officers • Colleagues in other departments organisation-wide • Internal and external customers, suppliers, visitors and stakeholders PERSON SPECIFICATION: Experience • A minimum of 12 months experience carrying out a cleaning or caretaker role in a similar environment • Experience of undertaking health & safety checks • Experience of assessing property repairs for escalation and follow up • A valid driving licence and access to a car or can demonstrate mobility to carry out the functions of the post Education/Training Desirable: • Relevant cleaning/caretaker qualification or evidence of formal training in this area Skills and Abilities • A confident communicator who delivers high levels of customer service to all internal and external customers • Excellent organisational skills and time management • Flexible approach to working and adaptable to change • The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team • Ability to escalate issues to the Housing Officer as required Specific Knowledge • An awareness of Data Protection regulations inclusive of the GDPR (2018)
