Caretaker

Saffron Housing Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saffron Housing Trust is seeking a Caretaker for their Voids and Planned Maintenance Team. The role focuses on maintaining a safe and clean environment for tenants across multiple schemes. Ideal candidates should have basic DIY skills and an understanding of the needs of vulnerable individuals. The position requires a full driving licence and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under own initiative and part of a team.
• Basic understanding of needs of vulnerable and older people.
• Clean full driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Undertake simple maintenance and basic DIY in communal areas.
• Monitor and maintain Fire Safety checks and Health & Safety.
• Carry out legionella tests in empty properties.

Skills

Basic DIY and maintenance skills

Communication

Numerate

Job description

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Full Time: 37hrs per week
Proposed Interview: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Voids and Planned Maintenance Team to help provide a safe, secure and clean environment for the tenants of our Housing with care and Housing with Support schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertake simple maintenance and basic DIY activities in communal areas & properties

Undertake, monitor and maintain Fire Safety checks, Health & Safety and security of the scheme.

Undertake cleaning/window cleaning and general duties as required.

Check all lighting and security features on the scheme

Carry out legionella tests in empty properties on the schemes

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Role Profile.

Our ideal candidate will have/be:

The ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

Basic understanding of the specific needs of vulnerable and older people.

Numerate and able to keep stock records

A clean full driving licence and use of own vehicle

Basic DIY and maintenance skills

An understanding of the specific needs of vulnerable and older people.

Willing to undertake mandatory training in COSHH and Fire Safety.

The ability to communicate clearly and have a flexible approach to work.

Please note this role is subject to a Basic DBS check.