Part-Time, Term Time Only, Temporary Until

EARLY MORNING CLEANER

Based at Mid Devon Campus Tiverton

(12.5 hours x 36 weeks)

Part-time, term time only, temporary until

31st July 2015

Information for Candidates

Principal: David Dodd

Petroc is a highly successful and expanding institution, delivering education and skills training in Devon and beyond.

Petroc is a £34 million institution serving nearly 1,500 square miles of rural Devon.

At the heart of our new identity is a single idea: opening eyes. We are about instilling people with aspiration and empowering them to achieve anything and everything they set their mind to.

Opening eyes is the experience that we deliver to our stakeholders: our learners, our staff and our partners. It is the idea which supports our vision of being an outstanding college at the heart of an outstanding learning community.

We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition. And our personality is neatly summarised in three key words: inspiring, bright and challenging.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities.Over 20,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 1,150, the College is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.

Petroc delivers significant provision across all Skills Funding Agency programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational, work based, recreational and Higher Educational (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth) subjects.

Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions, to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people and adults in the area.

In recent years, the delivery of education and training for employers has expanded very rapidly making the college one of the largest training providers in the South West.

With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s North Devon Campus based at Barnstple Campus has seen a very large increase in Higher Education. Further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus based at Tiverton. In total, some 600 people currently study HE at the college, with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.

Whilst recognising the essential need to raise the skill level of the community and support people in gaining qualifications, the college remains passionate about learning for fun and pleasure and has expanded significantly recreational learning experiences.

In March 2012 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’ in virtually all areas with ‘several outstanding features’ including Safeguarding and Science.

Location

Petroc’s direct provision is delivered mainly from campuses in Barnstaple and Tiverton. However the college has a number of leased, off-site premises which are used for other specialist purposes in the Barnstaple, Tiverton and Holsworthy areas.

As an employer

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, selecting staff on the basis of ability and the requirements of the post (which are detailed in the Person Specification). As a college we recognise the benefits of having a diverse community of staff.

Benefits and facilities available for Staff include:

·  Continuing Professional Development Centre

·  Childcare Voucher Scheme

·  Cycle to Work Scheme

·  Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Scheme (for VDU users)

·  Sanctuary Spa & Skin Care Centre

·  College Fitness Suite

·  College Theatre

·  Counselling Service

·  Hair & Beauty Salons

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Type

The advertised post is part-time, term time only and temporary until 31st July 2015.

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a 37 hour week. The hours for this post are 12.5 hours per week x 36 weeks per year. Hours to be worked 0630hrs – 00900hrs Monday – Friday (term time only).

Holiday

Your holiday entitlement is calculated as part of your annual salary, therefore you will be paid in lieu of holiday as the work is term-time only.

Pay

The salary for this post will be £3,647 per annum (Manual Grade 2 - £13,478 FTE) plus 37p per hour early shift allowance on attendance.

Pension Scheme

You will automatically join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is an index linked final salary scheme. The contribution that you would make would be 5.5% of your gross salary, with Petroc making a contribution of 17.7% on your behalf.

Appraisal

All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme. You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any performance-related pay element.

Induction

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training, Health & Safety and Safeguarding Training as part of their Contract of Employment.

Trade Unions

You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged to do so by college management. This is because college management consults with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented. Recognised unions are UNISON and TGWU for support staff, UCU and ATL for academic staff and ACM for college managers. If you are appointed to the post you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative.

Criminal Background Disclosure

Applicants / Employees are required to declare any pending criminal prosecutions they may have as well as any spent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The only exception to this requirement is that Applicants / Employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.

(Failure to disclose this information at any stage of the selection process could lead to dismissal upon appointment in a role)

NB DBS Disclosures will be taken up on successful candidates only.

More information is attached to our application form.

Sick Pay

Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment and Sickness Procedures.

ID Badges

Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises.

Early Morning Cleaner
based at Mid Devon Campus Tiverton
Part-time, term time only and Temporary until 31st July 2015

Scale : Manual Grade 2

Salary : £3,647 per annum
(£13,478 FTE)
Hours of Work : 12.5 hours per week x 36 weeks per year
0630hrs – 00900hrs Monday to Friday
Responsible To : Campus Manager

Date of Job Description : September 2014

This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the postholder concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms are always governed and over-ridden by the postholder’s Contract of Employment. The duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or level or responsibility entailed.
Petroc has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB
·  To provide a comprehensive cleaning service to Petroc
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·  To clean the site to the standard required as requested by the Campus Manager.
·  To be aware of, and work within, COSHH and Health & Safety Regulations and
Requirements.
·  To ensure that all equipment issued is maintained in a clean and serviceable condition.
·  To report all unserviceable equipment and any defects or damage observed.
·  To assist with quality control.
·  To attend training and meetings as deemed appropriate to the job role
PERSON SPECIFICATION
DESIRABLE
·  Previous experience of industrial cleaning
·  Previous experience of using industrial cleaning equipment
·  Previous experience of handling cleaning chemicals
·  Experience of deep cleaning practices
·  NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning & Support Services (or equivalent ability)
·  Experience of working in a large team environment
·  Previous experience of waste handling / recycling
·  Previous experience in dealing with customers
·  Experience of cleaning a kitchen environment
·  Basic Health & Safety and Manual Handling training (or willingness to achieve)
·  Experience of security and lone working
·  Experience of filling vending / dispensing machines
·  Experience of cleaning washrooms / bodily fluids
·  Evidence of achievement of Basic Skills Level
·  The ability to deliver an outstanding Customer Service

All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Completed PETROC applications should be returned to the Human Resource Office, Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple,

Devon, EX31 2BQ

by no later than 4.00 pm on 3rd October 2015

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

If you have not been called for interview within two weeks of the closing date for this post, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.