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Volunteer Groundsperson
| Department: |
Estates & Facilities |
| Grade: |
NA - Volunteer Placement |
| Post Type: |
Part Time |
| Contract Type: |
Variable Hours |
| Closing Date: |
11:59pm on Friday 27 September 2024 |
| Reference: |
RHACC043-24 |
We are seeking a voluntary grounds person to help us with the external upkeep of our grounds within our Parkshot Campus located in Richmond. If you are retired looking for something to occupy you, whilst helping to provide much needed support within your community, we would love to hear from you. If you are a younger person looking to gain some work experience within grounds keeping and estate work, we would also like to hear from you too.
The purpose of the role is to assist our estates team in general grounds work which will include litter picking, emptying of external bins, removing overhanging branches to help reduce H&S risks, removing of moss build-up on our pathway areas, and other duties as identified within the Job Description. Although this is a voluntary position, there is some compensation available, like for example, help with travel expenses and contribution towards lunch.
If you are interested, please apply below.
About RHACC
We are delighted to be able to recruit for wonderful opportunity to join our team for the above position. RHACC is just one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.
This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:
- Pensions
- UniDays
- Teacher Perks
- Carparking
- Counselling
- Cycle Scheme
- Colleges Health Trust
- Costco
- Education
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Software
- Discounted Room Hire
- Discounted Gym Membership
Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity
We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.
We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.
Safer Recruitment Commitment
As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:
- Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
- Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
- Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
- Confirmation of qualifications where requested
- Health Check
As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.