General Assistant (Sandfield Lodge, Part Time 20 Hours Per Week)

Job introduction

Job Title: General Assistant (Sandfield Lodge, Part Time 20 Hours Per Week)

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The Role:

• The General Assistant will be based at a children's home; you will be required to clean and tidy the home to a high standard
• As a General Assistant, you will be required to undertake general laundry and ironing duties
• Within the children’s home, the General Assistant will be responsible for the safe storage of cleaning materials
• There will be occasions when the General Assistant will be required to prepare meals – a Food Hygiene certificate is desirable for the role however, you must be committed to undertake training
• As the General Assistant, you will be working as part of a team and will advise when cleaning stocks are low
• Please note that the salary for this vacancy will be calculated on a pro rata basis and you may also be required to work on a rota shift pattern

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further day
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC scheme-  
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:

Closing date: Wednesday 8 January 2025

Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 13 January 2025. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 22 January 2025.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Cavanagh via email catherine.cavanagh@liverpool.gov.uk.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

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