General Assistant - Derwent Hill
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 2 (SCP 5 - 6) £25,583 - £25,989 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 295121 |
Summary
Three posts-
2 x Permanent Variable Hours
1 x Permanent Hours (30 per week)
Derwent Hill is a busy, friendly Outdoor Education andamp; Training Centre set in idyllic surroundings inandnbsp;Portinscale, just outside Keswick, Cumbria. We provide high quality residential outdoor education courses for schools,andnbsp;collegesandnbsp;and youth groups, as well as corporate training events and group accommodation for adults.andnbsp;Weandnbsp;pride ourselves on our flexibility, homely atmosphere,andnbsp;good foodandnbsp;and inspiring setting.andnbsp;andnbsp;
Theandnbsp;roleandnbsp;isandnbsp;varied,andnbsp;flexible andandnbsp;willandnbsp;includeandnbsp;evenings and weekends.andnbsp;Theandnbsp;roleandnbsp;includesandnbsp;assisting with theandnbsp;service of meals, as well as general housework, bar serviceandnbsp;andandnbsp;cleaning the centre.andnbsp;Weandnbsp;may also be able to offer accommodation.andnbsp;andnbsp;
As part of Sunderland City Council, we offer excellent terms and conditions, including a generousandnbsp;local government pension.andnbsp;andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).andnbsp;
Derwent Hill safeguards students and staff by being committed to Sunderland Safeguarding Board procedures.andnbsp;
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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2 x Permanent Variable Hours
1 x Permanent Hours (30 per week)
Derwent Hill is a busy, friendly Outdoor Education andamp; Training Centre set in idyllic surroundings inandnbsp;Portinscale, just outside Keswick, Cumbria. We provide high quality residential outdoor education courses for schools,andnbsp;collegesandnbsp;and youth groups, as well as corporate training events and group accommodation for adults.andnbsp;Weandnbsp;pride ourselves on our flexibility, homely atmosphere,andnbsp;good foodandnbsp;and inspiring setting.andnbsp;andnbsp;
Theandnbsp;roleandnbsp;isandnbsp;varied,andnbsp;flexible andandnbsp;willandnbsp;includeandnbsp;evenings and weekends.andnbsp;Theandnbsp;roleandnbsp;includesandnbsp;assisting with theandnbsp;service of meals, as well as general housework, bar serviceandnbsp;andandnbsp;cleaning the centre.andnbsp;Weandnbsp;may also be able to offer accommodation.andnbsp;andnbsp;
As part of Sunderland City Council, we offer excellent terms and conditions, including a generousandnbsp;local government pension.andnbsp;andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).andnbsp;
Derwent Hill safeguards students and staff by being committed to Sunderland Safeguarding Board procedures.andnbsp;
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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