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Here at HMNB DEVONPORT we are inclusive and dedicated to provide excellent supervision of a busy swimming pool that caters for Military personnel, their families and the civilian contractors. We have an exciting opportunity for a Swimming Pool Attendant to work within a team of 4. In the capacity of the job, you will be responsible for supervising the pool, identifying, preventing and reporting any potential dangers and dealing with any incidents that occur. If you think this is the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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The Terms of Reference attached cover the responsibilities in more detail.
Responsible for the supervision of the Swimming Pool and other areas within the facility.
To effect prompt Rescue/Resuscitation First Aid by applying Royal Lifeguard Saving Society UK taught standard emergency procedures.
To maintain high standards of facility presentation, customer care, cleanliness and hygiene
To attend regular Staff Training sessions as required, both with the lifeguards and Physical Training staff, and to remain in date National Pool Lifeguard Qualification with appropriate levels of fitness and knowledge.
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Benefits
£5,834 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Free parking
- Access to a gym
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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At sift, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Working together
- Making effective decisions
- Leadership
At interview, you will be assessed against the following Behaviours:
- Working together
- Making effective decisions
- Leadership
Interview to be held at His Majesties Naval Base Devonport, dates tbc.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : James Patterson
- Email : james.patterson889@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk
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