Caretaker

JR United Kingdom; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Blackpool is seeking a Caretaker to play a key role in ensuring a safe and clean environment for residents. You will be responsible for various tasks including maintenance, cleaning, and responding to customer feedback. Ideal candidates must have a full UK driving licence and experience in a similar role. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and retirement contributions.

Benefits

Pension DC Scheme

Healthcare auto enrollment

High street discounts

Annual leave starting at 26 days

Savings club option

Performance rewards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar caretaker role, confident in general handyman tasks.
• Awareness of Health and Safety for yourself and others on site.
• Willingness to work flexibly to maintain service continuity.

Responsibilities

• Manage accommodation for customers and ensure smooth building operations.
• Maintain safety and security of residents and premises.
• Report repairs in communal areas promptly.
• Conduct cleaning duties and follow Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

IT competency

Time management

Customer service

Flexible approach

Job description

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CaretakerSalary£23,751LocationBlackpoolPermanentFull time, 36.25 hours
Join our friendly team at the over 55s extra care housing scheme in Bispham, Blackpool, where youll play a key part in creating a safe, welcoming, and comfortable home for our residents. Reporting to the Caretaking Supervisor, youll take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and carrying out minor repairs, helping our customers feel secure and proud of where they live. If you enjoy hands-on work and making a real difference in peoples lives, this could be the perfect role for you.
What youll be doing

• Work as part of a dedicated, flexible team to manage accommodation for our customers and ensure the smooth running of the building.
• Maintain the safety and security of residents, colleagues, visitors, contractors, premises, and equipment.
• Identify and report repairs in communal areas, and follow up to ensure they are completed promptly.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to any safeguarding concerns in line with Great Places procedures.
• Record, address, and escalate customer feedback, complaints, or compliments as needed.
• Carry out cleaning duties for all internal and external communal areas, following Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain an adequate stock of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Undertake Health and Safety building duties as directed by the Independent Living Manager, consistently following Great Places Health and Safety procedures.

What we need from you

• A full UK driving licence.
• Competent with IT and confident using hand-held devices.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Previous experience in a similar Caretaker role, with confidence carrying out general handyman tasks.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a flexible approach to your working day.
• Awareness of Health and Safety for yourself and others on site.
• A commitment to working in partnership with others to benefit Great Places.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal hours when needed to maintain service continuity.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service.

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

• PensionDC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
• WPAHealthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
• The Market PlaceHigh street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Annual LeaveStart at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
• Savings Club You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)
• Reward & Recognition Rewards for 5 star Trust pilot reviews You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond Compliance based training bonuses paid annually

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.
Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.

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