Vacancy for Seasonal Operational Staff 2022

Organisation: Streatham Common Co-operative (SCCoop)

Employment Type: Employee, Part time contract – guaranteed 13 hours per week

Contract length: 3 months, 9th May 2021 – 31st August 2022.

Working schedule: Monday, Friday 7.30-11.30. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9-10am & Thursday 7-8pm.

Location: Streatham Common South, London, SW16 3BZ

Salary: £11.89 per hour

Reporting to: the SCCoop Manager

The Streatham Common Co-operative (SCCoop) is a social enterprise owned by the local community www.sccoop.org.uk . We manage The Rookery Gardens, a Grade 2 Heritage Listed garden on Streatham Common and the conversation on Streatham Common. Since 2016 we have managed the popular Paddling Pool which is next to the Rookery Gardens on Streatham Common, which was due to close following cuts in council budgets. The pool is now generously funded by the local community though appeals and other fundraising events.

Role: Paddling Pool Operator at Streatham Common Paddling Pool, Streatham Common, London SW16 3HR

Employment Type: mid-May - end August 2022- Part-time Employment

Hours:

Monday 7.30am-11.30am – Full cleaning day & open

Tuesday 9am-10am – Litter pick, check & open

Wednesday 9am-10am – Litter pick, check & open

Thursday 9am-10am & 7pm-8pm – Close day, litter pick and drain.

Friday 7.30am-11.30am – Full cleaning day & open

Saturday 9am -10am – Litter pick, check & open

Sunday n/a

Salary: £11.89 an hour

Apply Now: Please send an email to vacancies@sccoop.org.uk with

1. A paragraph stating why you would be appropriate for the role.

2. A short CV noting any paid or unpaid work experience that might be relevant for this role.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about their local community and who wants to help us keep the cherished Paddling Pool looking great all Summer.

The Pool Operator is responsible for, and accountable to the Rookery Park Manager:

1. Daily litter picking the site

2. Full clean and drain twice weekly and as required - due to the nature of the infrastructure of the pool cleaning has to be undertaken by hose-pipe and broom. Initial training will be given.

3. Daily safety check and opening of the pool gate and maintenance of the drain, pump and machine room.

4. Assisting other staff with the running of the Rookery Gardens if required

5. Pool operations training and professional maintenance support will be provided.

6. Holiday agreed prior to start.

7. An additional hour may be needed on occasional busy days

About you:

• You must be a reliable person who can commit to the hours and site cleaning.

• You should be a self-starter who can demonstrate you are conscientious with the ability to undertake work of a physical nature because you will have the responsibility of keeping the paddling pool clean so it can open all summer.

• Problem solver with operational experience would be great.

• An understanding of the issues relating to work in an historic environment.

• Positive attitude with good communications skills willing to take good care of the operational machinery and equipment.

• DBS checked.

• Any plumbing experience would be a bonus.

Organisation: Streatham Common Co-operative (SCCoop) www.sccoop.org.uk - The Streatham Common Co-operative (SCCoop) is a social enterprise run by a board of volunteers that founded in 2014. Our aim is to realise the full potential of the Rookery Gardens and Streatham Common for all its users. To deliver improved social value benefits for social care, reduced crime and a better balance between biodiversity conservation and recreational use.