Caretaker

Sanctuary Group; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 15,365 - 21,884; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25-30 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Family-friendly arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A community support organization in Lee-on-the-Solent is seeking a Caretaker to handle various maintenance and safety duties. This role involves conducting health and safety checks, performing basic repairs, and ensuring a clean environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with prior caretaking experience. Employees enjoy benefits like paid holidays, a pension scheme, and development opportunities, all within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is essential.
• Ability to identify and carry out minor repairs is necessary.
• An understanding of basic health and safety regulations is required.
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work on own initiative are important.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly Health and Safety checks and risk assessments.
• Fulfill general caretaking duties including repairs, cleaning, landscaping.
• Maintain tools and equipment necessary for effective service delivery.
• Complete daily work records and provide updates to customers.
• Identify and report potential maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Ability to carry out minor repairs

Understanding of health and safety

Experience with hand tools

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Caretaker

33 Montserrat Road, Lee on Solent Gosport Hants PO13 9LT

£13.52 per hour

4 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Caretaker at our CQC Registered Service at Montserrat Road, Lee on Solent.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not‑for‑profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Caretaker will include:

• Carrying out weekly Health and Safety checks and risk assessments, adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines
• Fulfilling general caretaking duties, including basic repairs, cleaning, landscaping, and grounds maintenance duties
• Maintaining an adequate supply of tools and equipment and restocking as necessary, to enable the effective delivery of services
• Completing accurate daily work records and providing timely updates to customers
• Identifying potential maintenance issues and reporting these in a timely manner, to maintain a safe environment

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is essential
• Ability to identify and/or carry out minor repairs
• An understanding of basic health and safety in the workplace
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery is desirable
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills are key to this role
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well‑being plans
• Life assurance
• Family‑friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax‑efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 227474

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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.