Caretaker

Brackenberry Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority partner is seeking a Caretaker to ensure clean and safe communal areas within housing estates. This frontline role involves cleaning, minor repairs, and effective communication with residents. The ideal candidate should have experience in caretaking or cleaning, be physically able to manage outdoor duties, and be prepared to respond to emergencies. This position is for a 3-month contract with the potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Some experience in caretaking, cleaning, or similar duties.
• Physically able to carry out manual duties.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out caretaking and cleaning duties across estates.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas and gardens.
• Undertake minor communal repairs.
• Report repairs, damage, and incidents.
• Maintain estate lighting and monitor facilities.
• Manage keys for communal areas and facilities.

Skills

Experience in caretaking or cleaning

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Caretaker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. The Caretaker is a frontline role within the Estate Services team, responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well-managed communal areas across housing estates. The post holder will work closely with residents, colleagues, and management to deliver a high-quality caretaker service while ensuring health & safety, safeguarding, and customer care standards are met.

• Carry out caretaking and cleaning duties across estates in line with service standards and management direction
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas, shrub beds, lawns, and hard-standing areas
• Undertake minor communal repairs in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
• Report repairs, damage, emergencies, and incidents (fire, flood, burglary, etc.) to the relevant teams
• Maintain estate lighting and monitor communal facilities
• Hold and manage keys for communal areas, vacant dwellings, and estate facilities
• Some experience in caretaking, cleaning, or similar duties (paid or unpaid)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with tenants and complaints
• Physically able to carry out manual duties and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to respond to emergency situations