Mobile Caretaker
Great Places Housing Association · Chester, England ·
Job Description Mobile CaretakerSouth Manchester & Cheshire£24,47935 hours per weekYou will be a point of contact for customer queries when on site and manage customer expectations. You will promote a positive image of Great Places through the establishment of good working relationships with customers by being present in our neighbourhoods.
You will be working as part of a dedicated mobile and flexible team to manage our customers accommodation and ensure the general successful running of Great Places communities. Whatyoullbe doingResponsibility formaintaininga high standard of cleanliness, safety and repair to our estates,blocksand schemes.
Carrying out hoovering, sweeping, mopping, cleaning of communal doors, glazed areas, lighting,high & low leveldusting, litter pickingoutside, ensuringall areas are clean and litter free. You will also carry out Health & Safety checks ensuring communal areas are free from combustible materials, slip and trip hazards, carrying out emergency light, fire alarm, legionella testing, reporting any issuesidentifiedto Compliance.
You will becarrying outany minor repairs or proactivemaintenance incommunal areas, including but not limited to; light bulbs, door handles, removal of weeds from hard standings / path areas, jet washing, painting / moss removal/touching up of walls, graffiti removal, adjusting light timers etc.
WhatyoullneedFull UK driving licenceTo have worked in a similar Caretaker role and competent at carrying out general handy person tasksCompetent in IT and using PDAsAbility to work as part of a team or on your ownAbility to manage your own time and work to deadlinesDemonstrate a positivecan doattitudeA flexible approach to the working dayYou are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a teamSite Health and Safety awareness for yourself and othersWhat we need from youYou willbe requiredto attend a number offace to facetraining sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as theday to dayaspects.
A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housingA passion to advocate on behalf of people and communitiesRespecting professional boundaries andconducting yourself and a professional manner at all timesA commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great PlacesTo be professional and work with integrity,inclusivityand respect for diversityWhat we give you in return for your hard work and commitmentPension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available-optionto increase & add on family membersThe Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much moreAnnual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank HolidaysReward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyondHelp with transport ?We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way topurchaseseason tickets for public transport at discountedrates .Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities andearly accessto wagesAt Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.
Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List).