The National Autistic Society is the UKs leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962 weve been transforming lives changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children. We transform lives by providing support guidance and practical advice for the 700000 autistic adults and children in the UK as well as their three million family members and carers.

Within our Adult Services we support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and supportfor autistic adults 52 weeks a year 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation.

We have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: we are looking for:

Robert Ogden School is looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative who will be responsible for and ensure the upkeep general maintenance safety and security of the services buildings grounds and outdoor equipment.

This is a permanent/Full Time position working 37 Hours per week across five days. The salary for this role is 23838 - 25203 per annum.

To view the job description pleaseclickhere

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda Tesco Sainsburys Halfords Nike Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health dental insurance car salary sacrifice scheme activity pass holiday trading enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

Robert Ogden School Rotherham

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact insert: Sean Keavey Area Facilities Manager

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

** NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE