Caretaker

TN United Kingdom; Dereham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Matters is seeking a Caretaker for their Dereham Community Hub. The role involves maintaining the premises, ensuring safety compliance, and working independently during weekday evenings. Full training is provided, and candidates with a knowledge of Health and Safety and DIY skills are preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary and development opportunities

Generous leave: 20 days rising to 25 (pro rata for part-time)

Professional training & nationally recognized qualifications

24/7 employee wellbeing support

Blue Light Card, travel discounts, and other staff perks

Occupational sick pay from day one

Qualifications

• Comfortable working independently and using initiative.
• Desirable to have a full UK driving licence and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure premises and grounds.
• Monitor and record fire safety and legionella checks.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

DIY repairs

Independence

Job description

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We are Independence Matters, a provider of adult care services in Norfolk.

Our Dereham Community Hub is looking for a Caretaker to help ensure that the premises and grounds are maintained and secure in accordance with our policies and procedures.

The role involves working Monday to Friday 15:30pm -18:30pm each day.

You will need to be comfortable working independently, using your own initiative and being responsible for monitoring and recording checks that relate to fire safety and legionella. Full training will be provided.

A knowledge of Health and Safety and an ability to undertake simple DIY repairs is preferable.

We recruit on values and train on skills. We use a values-based safer recruitment process. We respect diversity and welcome your application.

• Competitive salary and development opportunities
• Generous leave: 20 days rising to 25 (pro rata for part-time)
• Professional training & nationally recognized qualifications
• 24/7 employee wellbeing support
• Blue Light Card, travel discounts, and other staff perks
• Occupational sick pay from day one

We are proud of our commitment to our Disability Confident Award.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements that may require reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, we would be happy to accommodate!

This role is subject to a Basic DBS and relevant compliance checks. It is desirable that the role holder has a full UK driving licence and full business insurance to use their vehicle for work.

Independence Matters does not hold a sponsorship licence.