Caretaker

M&D Care Limited; Aberdare; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

M&D Care Limited is seeking a proactive Caretaker for a 3-month temporary assignment at our residential service in Hirwaun, Aberdare. The role supports vulnerable adults and ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance, safety checks, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining security and comfort for residents and staff alike. Driving and health & safety skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Maintenance or equivalent is desirable.
• Full clean licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily maintenance and minor repair tasks—keeping everything ticking smoothly
• Conducting regular checks on buildings, vehicles, safety equipment, and outdoor areas
• Supporting refurbishments, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Keeping everything secure, clean, and calming—for residents, visitors, and staff alike

Skills

Driving

Maintenance skills

Health & safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

Job Location: Hirwaun, CF44 9PS

Employment Type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week - Temporary 3-month position

Base Salary: £12.91 per hour

Essentials: The ability to drive is essential for this post. Basic maintenance and repair skills (e.g., plumbing, painting, joinery). A strong awareness of health and safety regulations (e.g., COSHH, fire safety) will be needed for this role. Effective communication and time management skills and a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Maintenance or equivalent is desirable and a full clean licence.

Full job description

Join our passionate team at M&D Care as a temporary Caretaker for 3 months in our specialist residential service, Hirwaun in Aberdare and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and the quality of their environment. At M&D Care, we support individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and neurodevelopmental conditions across South and West Wales. We're proud to deliver innovative, person-centred services—and we know that behind every exceptional service is a safe, welcoming environment. This service is located in Hirwaun.

We’re looking for a proactive and hands‑on Caretaker to help us maintain high standards in one of our specialist care homes. Your work will directly contribute to the comfort and well‑being of those we support, helping create a safe space where people can truly thrive.
M&D Care are an established family‑oriented business, which is run by a passionate team of professionals who deliver specialist, complex and bespoke care services throughout Southwest Wales for people with Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health needs. We believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to succeed and to achieve their goals and aspirations in life however big or small these may be.

Role and responsibilities:

• Carrying out daily maintenance and minor repair tasks—keeping everything ticking smoothly
• Conducting regular checks on buildings, vehicles, safety equipment, and outdoor areas
• Supporting refurbishments, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Keeping everything secure, clean, and calming—for residents, visitors, and staff alike