Job Description

Shift Porter at the Dean Close Foundation

Are you ready to embark on a varied and interesting career as a Shift Porter where no two days are the same? At Dean Close School in Cheltenham, we don\'t just maintain a site; we create a vibrant and secure environment for our students, staff, and visitors. If you have a passion for ensuring the safety and comfort of others and enjoy an ever-changing environment, this role is tailor-made for you!

About Us:

Dean Close School is not just a school; it\'s a close-knit community that values excellence and safety above all else. As a Shift Porter, you\'ll play a pivotal role in upholding the foundation\'s commitment to providing a top-notch learning and living environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Your Role:

Under the guidance of the Head Porter, you\'ll form an integral part of our Porter team, working diligently to oversee the daily operations and associated services of our school and local Foundation sites. From preparing rooms and making deliveries to managing site access and security, your contribution will be essential to the smooth functioning of the school. With a strong focus on customer service and excellent communication skills, you\'ll be the friendly face that represents our Foundation.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do:

• Create Welcoming Spaces: With a keen eye for detail, you\'ll ensure that rooms are perfectly prepared to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.

• Facilitate the Smooth Running of the School: Ensuring deliveries and supplies are where they need to be at the right time with lifting, arranging, storage, transportation and delivery of furniture, equipment, catering supplies or materials.

• Safe and Secure Campus: Implement security protocols, handle collections, deliveries, and manage site access to maintain a safe environment for all members of the Dean Close Foundation community.

• Collaborate and Assist: Work closely with the team to ensure seamless daily operations, demonstrating both your ability to work independently and your skill in being a valuable team player.

• High Standards, Always: Uphold the highest standards by maintaining and caring for equipment to ensure efficient and safe service delivery.

• Health and Safety: Utilize your understanding of Health and Safety legislation to conduct all activities within the prescribed framework, ensuring risk assessments are in place.

• Strong Communication: Employ excellent communication and interpersonal skills to operate unobtrusively in a bustling living and working environment.

What You Bring:

• Confidence and Presentability: You\xe2\x80\x99ll be confident in your approach, are well-presented, and possess good customer service skills.

• Team Player: Working in a team comes naturally to you, and you are able to work together with a range of personalities.

• Safety-First Approach: Your commitment to safety and security is important, and you take pride in contributing to a secure environment.

• Adaptability: As a multi-faceted role, flexibility and adaptability are your strong suits.

• Problem Solver: You\'re quick on your feet and can find practical solutions to challenges that arise.

• Passion for Service: You genuinely care about the well-being of others and are dedicated to enhancing their experience.

• Passion for Service: You genuinely care about the well-being of others and are dedicated to enhancing their experience.

If you\'re ready to embrace a fulfilling role that combines service, security, and community, we invite you to join us with this exciting opportunity. Together, we\'ll create a safe and welcoming environment that fosters growth, learning, and success for all at The Dean Close Foundation. Please note that a full UK Driving Licence will be required for this role.

The post is full time 40 hours per week. Part time applications will be considered for applicants who are able to work a full shift for 3 or 4 days per week (24 or 32 hours)

Hours of work will normally be based on an 8 hour shift (06:00-14:30 or 14:30-23:00 with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break) on a rota basis with flexibility required for additional hours when events dictate (on all sites). The rota will be published with at least 4 weeks notice but might be subject to short notice change to accommodate cover of annual leave or sickness absence.

The Foundation offers a generous package of benefits.

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Dean Close Foundation