Caretaker

HC-One Ltd; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dewsbury is seeking a Caretaker to maintain a supportive environment for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and communication skills, ensuring residents have a safe and well-kept living space. This role offers various benefits, including paid training, development support, and a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance

Learning and development support

GP online consultations

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.
• Willingness to attend safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents live in a well-maintained environment.
• Carry out audits and maintain records.
• Perform various maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

About The Role
Ashworth Grange is seeking a Caretaker with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, along with some IT skills. Communication skills should be considerate and kind, especially when interacting with residents and colleagues.
As a Caretaker, your responsibilities include ensuring residents live in a proactively inspected and well-maintained environment. You will carry out audits, keep records up to date, and perform maintenance tasks such as replacing taps, fitting extractor fans, repairing windows, or decorating, always with kindness.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. Attendance at safeguarding training and the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns are required.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, enabling them to lead their best lives.
Our values, known as the HC-One Way, include curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and inclusivity. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. We invest in our staff with training and development opportunities.
Benefits include:
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Learning and development support
- GP online consultations
- Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
- Colleague discounts
- Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme
- Purpose-built luxury environment
- Free onsite parking and good transport links
- Refer a friend scheme