Start Well Centre Assistant (Caretaking) NEW Bolton Council Posted today Bolton £12,791 to £12,[…]

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Apply for the Start Well Centre Assistant (Caretaking) NEW Bolton Council Posted today Bolton £12,791 to £12,[…]
Location: Bolton
Job Description:

Job Details

Grade C scp 4 £12,791 to £12,994

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months

Hours: 18.5 per week

Essential requirement: Full driving licence

Interview date: TBC

Contact: Dez.miller@bolton.gov.uk

The Role

£12,791 to £12,994

Essential car user allowance up to £963pa – pay award pending

Working as part of a team you will provide facilities management for the Best Start Family Hubs across the borough, in line with the Council’s standard operating procedures. You will be responsible for the maintenance of site security, opening and closing buildings and ensuring all facilities in and around the buildings are in excellent condition, safe, secure and clean at all times, and that all equipment is maintained and resources are available.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain site security, opening and closing buildings, ensuring facilities are in excellent condition, safe, secure and clean at all times.
  • Perform general repairs and maintenance, including basic joinery, painting and decorating.
  • Manual handling of equipment and resources.
  • General upkeep of the building, including cleaning and grounds maintenance.
  • Prepare and tidy rooms before and after activities for children and families.
  • Report any maintenance issues to the relevant department.
  • Undertake fire safety and general health and safety checks.

Work as part of a rota; a flexible approach to work is essential. 1× 18.5‑hour post working 7am–10:43am; Saturday working/on‑call on a shared rota.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Full driving licence.
  • Ability to perform manual handling and carry out basic maintenance tasks.
  • Experience in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
  • Commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for service users.
  • Flexible and able to cover on a rota.

Benefits

Car user allowance for boroughwide travel across centres.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Flexible work opportunities.

Access to Pension Scheme and employee wellbeing and support services.

Legal & Safeguarding

The role carries a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance requirement and is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances.

The role is a designated customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

EEO Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026