Caretaker

HC-One Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in York is seeking a Caretaker to maintain the living environment for residents. Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, conducting audits, and ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have solid DIY experience and strong communication skills. The position offers full training and various benefits, including a company pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

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 colleagues and their children under 16

Access to over 1600 high street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Purpose-built luxury working environment

Free onsite parking and nearby transport links

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Good communication skills with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents live in a well-maintained environment.
• Conduct audits and keep records up to date.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as replacing taps and decorating.

Job description

About The Role
Handley House is seeking a Caretaker with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is required, and IT skills are preferred. You should communicate considerately and kindly with residents and colleagues.
As a Caretaker, your responsibilities include ensuring residents live in a well-maintained environment, conducting audits, and keeping records up to date. You will perform tasks such as replacing taps or mixer valves, fitting extractor fans, repairing windows, or decorating, always with kindness.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to act. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional training as needed. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues when necessary.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it's our core belief. 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 the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and consistency. We promote inclusivity and value diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and authentic.
We are committed to our colleagues' professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. We will invest in your development and offer opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.
We provide full training and a range of benefits, including:

• 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 colleagues and their children under 16
• Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Purpose-built luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and nearby transport links
• Refer a friend scheme