Mobile Caretaker

Role Overview

As a Mobile Caretaker for Great Places Housing Group, you will serve as the frontline contact for resident inquiries when on site, deftly managing expectations and promoting a positive image of the organization through strong community presence. You'll be embedded within a flexible and dedicated team responsible for overseeing tenant accommodation and ensuring the smooth operation of Great Places communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of estates, blocks, and schemes to the highest standards.
• Perform cleaning tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning communal doors and glazed surfaces, dusting (both high and low), litter picking outside, ensuring all communal areas remain tidy and free of litter.
• Conduct Health & Safety inspections to eliminate hazards such as combustible materials, slip/trip risks; perform emergency lighting, fire alarm, and legionella system testing, promptly reporting compliance issues.
• Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance in communal spaces, such as replacing light bulbs, fixing door handles, removing weeds, jet washing, painting, removing moss and graffiti, and adjusting light timers.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a full UK driving license.
• Experience in a similar caretaker role with competency in general handyman tasks.
• Proficiency in IT and capable of using PDAs.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive attitude with flexibility regarding working hours.
• Awareness of site Health and Safety standards to protect self and others.

Additional Expectations

• Commit to participation in a mixture of face-to-face training, virtual sessions, and e-learning, which are essential components of the role.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to supporting the challenges and opportunities present within the communities served, valuing lived experience in social housing.
• Show passion for advocacy on behalf of individuals and communities.
• Maintain professional boundaries and consistently conduct oneself with professionalism, integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diversity.
• Work collaboratively with partners and colleagues to benefit Great Places.

Benefits and Perks

• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 10% combined contributions from employee and employer.
• Healthcare scheme automatic enrolment at no cost, with £1250 savings available and options to extend coverage to family members.
• Access to high street, restaurant, supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work schemes, smart technology loans, and more through The Market Place.
• Generous annual leave starting at 26 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition programs acknowledging exceptional contributions.
• Transport support including season ticket loans to facilitate affordable public transport access.
• Wage Stream service providing savings options and early wage access.

Additional Information

Great Places Housing Group prioritizes the wellbeing of its employees, offering benefits for use both inside and outside the workplace. The organization is deeply committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of an enhanced criminal records background check, including checks relevant to Child and Adult Workforce and Child Barred List. Further details regarding safeguarding policies and recruitment can be accessed via Great Places.