Community Caretaker

Blue Octopus; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London is seeking a Community Caretaker to maintain a safe and welcoming environment across residential blocks in Islington. This hands-on role involves addressing maintenance tasks, ensuring cleanliness, and responding to resident concerns, all contributing to the community's well-being.

Benefits

Fantastic pension

Life assurance

Great holidays

Flexible benefits package

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Flexible and reliable with availability for occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Inspect communal areas and report or address maintenance issues.
• Carry out basic repairs such as bulb changes and securing fixtures.
• Manage waste disposal and maintain bin stores.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Basic maintenance tasks

Job description

Community Caretaker

Islington (Packington Estate)

Up to£25,000

Hyde is looking to recruit a Community Caretaker

Hyde is one of the UK’s leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South-East and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple: by providing customers with a safe and decent home, it allows them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment and contribute to their community.

As a Community Caretaker at Hyde, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across our residential blocks and community assets in Islington. You’ll be customer-facing, proactive, and hands-on in supporting day-to-day estate services and basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect communal areas and report or address maintenance issues
• Carry out basic repairs (e.g. bulb changes, tightening loose fittings, and securing communal signage or fixtures)
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in stairwells, corridors, lobbies, and outdoor areas
• Manage waste disposal and ensure bin stores and recycling areas are clean and compliant
• Replenish cleaning supplies and monitor stock levels
• Respond to resident queries and concerns in a professional and courteous manner
• Support a safe and secure environment in line with health and safety regulations

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience in a residential or community setting is desirable but not essential
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic understanding of general maintenance tasks
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks
• Clear communication skills and a professional manner
• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work occasional evenings or weekends

Benefits

• A fantastic pension
• Life assurance
• Great holidays
• An award-winning flexible benefits package
• Volunteering days

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified.