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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



CASUAL CARETAKER
GRADE 4 £13.05 PER HOUR
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, self-motivated individual to provide a high quality caretaking service at the Council’s Civic Centre in Poulton le Fylde.
You will operate within our alternating shift arrangement, ensuring effective caretaking cover of the site and buildings, being responsible for opening and closing as well as general safety and security of the buildings and site at all times. This will include call-out response to emergencies, occasional later evening and additional weekend duty, and cover for leave when required, in co-operation with your colleagues.
The role involves some lifting and carrying and applicants should be physically able to carry out the required duties in this respect. You will be responsible for supervising a small, part-time, cleaning team and for undertaking cleaning duties when cleaners are not available.
Previous caretaking experience in a similar environment would be an advantage and applicants must have a basic working knowledge of buildings and plant maintenance with the ability to identify and rectify simple problems.&nbsp; You will be well organised, having the ability to follow procedures and work unsupervised as well as being responsive to requests from colleagues and members of the public
You will present yourself in a friendly, polite and helpful manner at all times.
Due to the requirement to respond to emergency call-out, applicants must live within 20 minutes travelling time of Wyre Civic Centre.&nbsp;
An alternating shift arrangement operates:
Early shift:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 06.30 to 14.30 (14.00 on Fridays)
Late shift: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13.30 to 21.30 (21.00 on Fridays)
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 3 August 2025

Casual Caretaker

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Kennel Assistant&nbsp; £37,068- £38,058 pro rata (part time) Experience required with domestic animals/kennels&nbsp; Required to work Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 29 hours a week, plus all bank holidays You need a FULL UK manual driving licence&nbsp; The Kennel Assistant post is a unique and challenging role: <ul>
<li>You will be&nbsp;responsible as part of a team for kennel and cattery duties</li> <li>You will be part of a team that is responsible for investigating complaints regarding animals and dangerous dogs and taking appropriate action when and as necessary.</li> <li>You will be part of a team responsible for impounding stray dogs</li> <li>You will be part of a team&nbsp;responsible for the&nbsp;transportation of dogs and other animals as required&nbsp;</li> <li>You will be&nbsp;part of a team responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records and updating data bases&nbsp;</li> <li>You will be part of a team responsible for working onsite in all weathers including outside areas&nbsp;</li> <li>You must hold a valid full manual UK Driving Licence</li> <li>You must be willing to undertake CPD Training where relevant and keep up to date in legislative changes</li> <li>You will be required as part of the team to cover the service over the weekend and bank holiday with occasional weekdays 365 days a year &nbsp;</li> <li>You will be expected to carry out some lone working duties</li> </ul> You must have the following relevant experience <ul>
<li>Experience of handling dogs and cats in a kennel/cattery environment and ideally experience of handling nervous and aggressive animals.</li> <li>Experience in dealing with members of the public</li> <li>You must be able to maintain records and deal with aggressive members of the public&nbsp;</li> </ul> Please view JD here Closing date: 8th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Kennel Assistant for Animal Welfare

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Our Schools Traded Teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public.When you start with us you will be joining a trusted, supportive and welcoming team. 
 




Employee benefits that make a difference:We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.
Change to working patterns that work for you: Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.
How far could a career change take you: Looking to return to work after a break, or make a career change? We’ll help you develop the skills to make change happen with career boosting training and development. Switching to a role at any point in your career at your local council means you could go further than you think. Application support and frequently asked questions are available on our careers site.




How Caretakers make a difference in our schools...
With responsibility for the care, security, general maintenance and operational effectiveness in our schools, our caretakers have a very important role undertaking a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities from being key holders, organising contractors to carry out repairs, storage of cleaning equipment, ventilation management, grounds maintenance and much more!
To carry out this important work our Caretakers need to demonstrate a good practical working practice of the cleaning sector, have basic DIY skills and be able to work with safe working practices utilising their knowledge of health and safety procedures and hazards; and because our caretakers work with a wide range of people inside and outside the school good communication skills and the ability to handle situations sensitively is a must. Organisation is important, whether that be for the organisation of work with and through others, or for completing routine paperwork. 
Find out more details about how you could make a difference as a Caretaker in the attached Job Description &amp; Person Specification.



Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. 
The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. 
The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.


This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
You can review full Job Description and Person Specifications as attachments with this advert.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Application support is available on this careers site. 
St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life, All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership

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Caretaker - Holy Cross Primary School

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Grade 4&nbsp;Salary £30,630 - £32,931pa To contribute to quality of life for estate residents by maintaining a safe and secure estate, ensuring that the estate is clean and well maintained. This will assist in preserving the estates assets in a proper manner. Caretakers will visit estates on a daily basis ensuring there is a presence on site, acting as a focal point for information queries and complaints, seeking to report or resolve issues swiftly to the satisfaction of estate residents. As part of our estate services, we ensure communal areas in and around flats and maisonettes are kept clean and tidy, addressing any environmental issues such as rubbish and recycling. We remain vigilant for the well-being of elderly and vulnerable residents, swiftly removing health hazards like syringes and arranging for the prompt removal of graffiti—especially offensive content, which is cleared within 24 hours. We report communal repairs and work closely with Resident Services and Anti-Social Behaviour Teams, we help tackle anti-social behaviour. Our duties also include sweeping, litter picking, removing fly tipping, responding to emergencies, assisting sheltered housing schemes with bulk item clearances, and coordinating targeted estate clearances in partnership with other services. ABOUT YOU The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to the diverse needs of others using appropriate methods. It involves building and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, being open to new ideas, and valuing different perspectives. The individual should act as a role model, demonstrating good equalities practice and adhering to relevant Health and Safety legislation. Practical cleaning duties must be carried out efficiently, with the ability to work independently, plan and prioritise tasks, and meet specific targets. The role also demands effective problem reporting, both written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with IT systems and apps. Teamwork is essential, along with basic numeracy and literacy, to successfully fulfil the responsibilities outlined in the job description. The role requires a full manual UK driving license. Please viewJob Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tony English on 01708 434883 The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st August 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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