Caretaker

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

Job summary

A leading company in care services is seeking a Caretaker to maintain a comfortable living environment for residents. This role involves performing various maintenance tasks, conducting audits, and ensuring safety, with an emphasis on kindness and respect in all interactions. Ideal candidates will have a blend of practical skills and strong communication abilities, along with a commitment to safeguarding. A supportive work environment with numerous benefits and opportunities for progression awaits the successful applicant.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children under 16

Support from experienced colleagues

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Luxury, purpose-built working environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Kind and considerate communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and maintain records of the environment.
• Perform maintenance tasks like replacing taps and repairing windows.
• Attend safeguarding training and report concerns appropriately.

Skills

Maintenance

Communication

DIY

Cleaning

Housekeeping

IT skills

Job description

About The Role

Millcroft is seeking a Caretaker with proven experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and some IT skills are preferred. Communication skills should be considerate and kind, especially when interacting with residents and colleagues.

The Caretaker will ensure that residents live in a well-maintained, proactively inspected environment. Responsibilities include conducting audits, maintaining records, and performing maintenance tasks such as replacing taps, fitting extractor fans, repairing windows, or decorating, always with kindness and respect.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. The successful candidate must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, attend safeguarding training, and know how to report concerns appropriately, including escalation procedures if necessary.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it is a core value. We believe 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 Kindness the HC-One Way:
- Curious: asking questions and seeking understanding.
- Compassionate: walking in others' shoes.
- Creative: using imagination practically.
- Courageous: supporting residents' independence.
- Reliable: being dependable.

We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our professional colleagues are supported through career development, CPD, and postgraduate programs, with opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

We provide comprehensive training and a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Luxury, purpose-built working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Refer a friend scheme