Caretaker/Cleaner - Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust.

Line Manager: CEO

About Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust
We are a charity based in Kirklees, West Yorkshire with a commitment to working with and supporting children and young people under the age of 25 who are facing disadvantage in their lives.

A large part of our work involves supporting the mental and emotional health of children and young people including supporting families where this will positively impact on young people’s mental health and well-being.

We deliver support, services, activities and events from our beautiful buildings and grounds in Mirfield. The site provides safe and therapeutic spaces which promote wellbeing as well as hosting weddings and events in the Northorpe Barn.

We are a dynamic and friendly organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people and looking for people who share our passion for improving young lives. 

The role:

We are looking for a caretaker for our site, to help us to keep our buildings and grounds clean, safe, secure and fit for purpose. The role will involve completion of minor repairs, daily cleaning duties, moving furniture and equipment as required and will need to assist with access, security and health & safety of the site.

You will ensure the buildings are safe and tidy and carry out regular checks of areas such as rooms, toilets and communal areas reporting hazards where identified.

This is an important role and you will be a key part of the team helping us to make sure all children, young people, families and visitors to our site get the best welcome and experience.

Opening hours can range from 9.00am to 7.00pm weekdays and 9.00am to 2.00pm on Saturdays. During weekdays you will need to work to an agreed shift pattern with a requirement to start at 8.30am and occasional late finishes at 7pm as required.

We are considering applications on an ongoing basis as they are received, so do apply without delay if you are interested!

Closing date 28th April 2024

Interview slots arranged from 12th April to 30th April.

Interviews will be for 1 hour include a site tour as well as an interview.

We encourage applications from all suitably experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Dipika Kaushal
CEO