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Lifeguard

Employer
Peabody
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£10.55 per hour
Closing date
21 Oct 2019

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Job Details

Peabody has an exciting opportunity for a Lifeguard at Darwin Court, we are looking for an energetic and self-motivated lifeguard who can help us with our busy swimming pool. This is an annualised hours job and you will be guaranteed 130 hours per annum. You will be required to cover staff absence, sickness etc, in return for a competitive hourly rate of £10.55.

The Lifeguard role:

The main tasks would be supervising poolside, being alert at all times, helping with our swimming lessons, keeping facilities clean and tidy and some admin work. Having a lifeguard qualification is desirable but not essential, as Peabody will provide training for the right candidate. You will need to ensure people in and around the pool are complying with safety guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all customers.

Responsibilities of our Lifeguard include:

- Assist in maintaining the safety and welfare of all swimming pool users in line with industry guidance (HSG 179 Managing health and safety in swimming pools)

- Maintain constant surveillance in the facility and acting immediately and appropriately to secure safety of users in the event of emergencies

- Perform various maintenance duties to maintain a clean and safe facility in line with cleaning schedules and local procedures and ensuring that all chemicals are correctly used and stored

- Be aware of all emergency procedures and assist in avoiding and controlling emergency situations

- Monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents, provide assistance to swimmers and caution swimmers regarding unsafe areas

- Ensure that all parts of the pool are made secure when not in use

- Carry out a pool tests every two hours on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the swimming services manager or centre coordinator.

- Ensure personal lifeguarding qualification is current, with evidence available on site at all times

- Assist in helping all setups and takedowns at the appropriate programmed times for all bookings

- Ensure all relevant qualifications are kept up to date, and attend/undertake any training as required.

- Attend to minor accidents, administer appropriate first aid and maintain accurate records as necessary;

- Take responsibility for the safe and effective day to day operation of the facility, it’s staff and customers.

- Follow Peabody Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure, as far as is practicable, your own safety and that of others in the workplace. You may be required to undertake specific Health and Safety roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider as part of your duties

What we’re looking for in our Lifeguard:

- Excellent skills in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques

- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and guidance

- Ability to adapt, work under pressure and deal with emergency situations should they arise

- Excellent customer service and communication skills

- Effective working relationships with staff and the public

- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

- Alertly observe and analyse public safety situations and determine appropriate course of action

- National Pool Lifeguard qualification/Any Life Saving Qualification Or ability to gain Lifeguard Qualification in Two weeks

Closing date: 22nd October 2019

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Lifeguard please click ‘apply’ now to be directed to our careers page and complete your application. Please monitor your emails also during this time.

Peabody is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

NO AGENCY INTEREST

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About Peabody

About us

Peabody has nearly 160 years of history, experience and expertise. We were founded in 1862 by the remarkable American banker, diplomat and philanthropist, George Peabody. With over 67,000 homes, we’re one of the largest housing providers in London and the South East.

What we do

We deliver services to 133,000 residents, 16,000 care and support customers as well as the wider communities in which we work.

We are here to help make people’s lives better. We do this by developing and delivering reliably good modern services, building and maintaining the best quality developments, working with local communities and building long-term partnerships, and  growing and using our position of influence to create positive change.

We focus on those who need our help the most, working with people and communities to build resilience and promote wellbeing. We create and invest in great places where people want to live.

Working for us

We're a thriving human and kind organisation with people at our heart.

If you join us you'll be part of something special: fulfilling your ambitions and working with people who truly care.

We offer a variety of career and development opportunities, and a range of flexible benefits. You'll also have the chance to work with colleagues who want to help people make the most of their lives. We need talented employees who want to make a difference. If this sounds like you we can’t wait to meet you.

Our performance

We're committed to being transparent in the way we conduct our business and how we deliver value for money. We attained Government regulatory judgements of G1 for Governance.

Company info
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Telephone
0845 055 0261
Location
45 Westminster Bridge Road
London
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London
SE1 7JB
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