Caretaker

HC-One Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Coventry is seeking a Caretaker to maintain a safe and pleasant environment for residents. The role includes carrying out maintenance tasks, conducting audits, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have solid maintenance experience, technical knowledge of building systems, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid training and various employee support programs.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Online GP services

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Luxury working environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance and building tasks.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Good communication skills, especially with residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents live in a well-maintained environment.
• Conduct audits and keep records updated.
• Perform maintenance tasks like replacing taps and fitting extractor fans.

Skills

Maintenance

Building DIY

Cleaning

Housekeeping

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

IT skills

Communication

Job description

About The Role
Herald Lodge is seeking a Caretaker with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. The ideal candidate will possess technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, along with some IT skills. Communication skills should be considerate and kind, whether interacting with residents or co-workers.
As a Caretaker, your responsibility is to ensure our Residents live in a proactively inspected and well-maintained environment. You will conduct audits, keep records up to date, and perform tasks such as replacing taps or mixer valves, fitting extractor fans, repairing timber on windows, or putting up wallpaper, always with kindness.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect, and know the appropriate actions to take. Attendance at safeguarding training is required, along with the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it’s a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.
Our team embodies five key qualities, known as the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability. We promote inclusivity and value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues’ professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff with opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.
We provide full training and a range of benefits, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for colleagues and children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme
• Purpose-built, luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Refer a friend scheme