Caretaker

Sanctuary Group; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing organization in Salisbury is seeking a Caretaker to handle maintenance duties and ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have caretaking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This role offers benefits such as paid holidays, pension scheme, and various learning opportunities, making it a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is essential.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills are key.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly Health and Safety checks and risk assessments.
• Fulfill general caretaking duties, including basic repairs, cleaning, landscaping.
• Maintain an adequate supply of tools and equipment.

Skills

Caretaking or maintenance experience

Ability to identify minor repairs

Understanding of health and safety

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Hand tools

Light machinery

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Caretaker at our Homelessness Service, John Baker House in Salisbury.

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:

Responsibilities

• 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
• Travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential

Skills and experience

• 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

Benefits

• 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: 226170

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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.

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