Caretaker

Positive Employment; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Caretaker for a government organization in Lewisham, London. The successful candidate will ensure cleaning of designated areas while upholding high customer service standards. Duties include reporting welfare concerns, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety policies. This role offers flexible working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £22.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caretaker, preferably on an estate.
• Ability to travel to designated areas in Lewisham.
• Ability to communicate with residents and fellow staff in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report welfare or safeguarding concerns about vulnerable residents.
• Provide evidence for enforcement actions related to nuisance or anti-social behaviour.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Job description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Caretaker for our client a government organisation in Lewisham, London. The successful post holder will work flexibly and collaboratively to take care of the internal and external cleaning of an estate, block or designated area. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend.

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Identify and report any welfare or safeguarding concerns about vulnerable residents.
• Identify and report nuisance, anti-social behaviour or criminal behaviour and provide evidence to support enforcement action – including the provision of information on individuals, actively looking for evidence as required, and providing witness statements.
• Look after and use appropriate uniform, personal protective equipment and devices relevant to your role including mobile phones and personal safety devices.
• Ensure high quality outcomes across all task, including the compliance with and standards or systems required.
• Carry out any other tasks, commensurate with the grade, which managers identify.
• Maintain excellent customer service in all areas of work.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development.
• Comply with all policies, including contractual standing orders, financial regulations and all HR policies and procedures including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.
• Engage with colleagues and management to support the delivery of excellent services for the benefit of our residents and stakeholders Internal Contacts: Various departments within the organisation.

Personal Requirements

• Previous experience as a Caretaker, preferably on an estate.
• Ability to travel to designated areas in Lewisham.
• Ability to communicate with residents and fellow staff in a professional manner.

Working Hours

35 hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday - Friday

Pay

£22.13 per hr

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.