Job Title: Caretaker/house keeperLocation: Dunblane, Scotland, UKJob Type: Full-time contract, Untill June 2025Minimum Requirement: The main function of this post is to be a parent figure in the Boarding House and be responsible of the well-being of the pupils by supporting the HoM and their House team and to ensure the smooth running of the domestic arrangements in the House. The post requires someone who likes and understands young people and is ble to demonstrate good sense. They should have good interpersonal skills with young people, their parents/ guardians and staff by being a good listener, have a flexible outlook, be warm and friendly in disposition, with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. A sense of humour and an even temper dealing with all situations in a co-operative and sensitive manner are also fundamental to carrying out this job effectively. The requirements of this post should be achieved through an understanding of, and sympathy with the pupils, balancing a friendly and often informal dialogue with the need to support the HoM in maintaining discipline.Key Areas Of Responsibilities:General: Above all, the Matron should generous with their time and responsive to the needs of the pupils. The Matron is responsible for domestic administration and routine in the House, including responsibilities for clothing, linen, bedding, laundry, mending, hygiene and health in addition to day to day supervision of the work of the Housekeeper.Supporting Pupils: To work with the House team to ensure that appropriate care is given to the pupils and that their individual needs are met. To work with the House team to maintain and enhance a healthy routine of life for each pupil, and to make sure that standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene are taught and carried out. To deal with disciplinary matters in a firm but caring manner, and to consult the HoM in any serious matter of concern, and to keep him/her well informed.Domestic responsibilities: To be responsible for all issued clothing, (except Band and CCF clothing) linen and bedding, particularly of uniform items and footwear. To ensure that a list of repairs is maintained for reporting faults to the Facilities Department. To liaise with the housekeeper and contract cleaners to ensure there is regular and effective communications. To provide limited first aid, as required, and to ensure that any children requiring treatment or examination by the Health and Wellbeing Centre, Doctor, Dentist or Optician, report to the Health and Wellbeing Centre staff without delay; appropriate comments are to be made in the House Log Book.Supporting the HoM: Support the HoM, with whom information should be shared within agreed boundaries of confidentiality. contributions in all areas concerning the wellbeing of the pupils. To make recommendations to the HoM for the smooth running of the House.
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Caretaker