Caretaker

Sanctuary Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 19,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Contributory pension scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is hiring a part-time Caretaker in Bury St Edmunds to perform weekly health and safety checks, basic repairs, cleaning and grounds maintenance. You will keep tools stocked, record daily work, and report issues to keep environments safe.

We welcome applicants who value a compassionate, community-focused approach and can work independently or as part of a team. The role involves safeguarding duties and working in a disability service, with rewards including generous

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role.
• Ability to identify and carry out minor repairs.
• Understanding of basic health and safety in the workplace.
• Practical experience using hand tools and light machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments.
• Complete general caretaking tasks including basic repairs, cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Keep tools and equipment stocked and ready for use.
• Record daily work accurately and update customers when needed.
• Spot maintenance issues early and report them to keep the environment safe.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance experience

Health and safety knowledge

Hand tools

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Basic hand tools

Light machinery

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Requisition: 229430

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Caretaker

2 Heldhaw Road, Hilltop House , Bury St Edmunds

£13.41 per hour

10 hours per week

More than upkeep – creating change

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Caretaker to our vibrant CQC-registered disability service at 2 Heldhaw Road, Hilltop House, Bury St Edmunds.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with a disability, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

• Carry out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments
• Complete general caretaking tasks including basic repairs, cleaning and grounds maintenance
• Keep tools and equipment stocked and ready for use
• Record daily work accurately and update customers when needed
• Spot maintenance issues early and report them to keep the environment safe
• Experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role
• Ability to identify and carry out minor repairs
• Understanding of basic health and safety in the workplace
• Practical experience using hand tools and light machinery
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job Reference: 229430

Inclusion is one of our core values

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.