Facilities Assistant

Job title:             Facilities Assistant

Location:           Red Moor School, Churchtown, Lanlivery

Salary:               Up to £22,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:               40 hours per week; Full Time

Contract:           Permanent

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Facilities Assistant to join our team at Red Moor School. Someone who takes a more creative approach to maintenance, would be perfect for this role.

About the Role

We are looking for a Facilities Assistant who will assist the Facilities Manager in preparing and implementing risk assessments. The ideal candidate have a strong ability to solve problems independently, with a high degree of accuracy working in accordance with the health and safety policies and procedures of the group.

About the School

Red Moor School are looking for a Facilities Assistant to help start up and grow our new, independent special educational needs provision near Bodmin, Cornwall. The school will initially facilitate for up to 36 pupils aged 5-16 whose needs are predominantly SEMH and ASC related. The school has recently gone through significant refurbishment and this is a great opportunity for us in Cornwall to expand and fulfil demand in the region.

About the Group

We are part of Acorn Care and Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Art Lead to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Deputy Head Teacher they will be responsible for the running of the Art department and to ensure that the department and the school is successful in achieving its aims. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

• Up to £22,000 per annum depending on experience
• 40 hours per week
• Permanent

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 children 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 children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.