Caretaker West Bromwich, Birmingham, United Kingdom Posted on 04/22/2024 Be the First to Apply

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United Kingdom The Riverside Group Full time

Job Title: Caretaker
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,703.3 per annum (pro rata) 
Working Hours: Part-time 23 hours per week.
Working Pattern: 4hrs Monday, Tuesday, Friday 5.5 Wednesday, Thursday (all A.M)
Location: West Bromwich, Birmingham

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as Caretaker.

In this role you will provide an effective and customer focused caretaking services within the PFI contract. you will monitor tenants who may be experiencing difficulties, so you should keep the Housing Officer informed of tenant problems so that the necessary support and advice can be given. Ideally you will provide basic maintenance type services - such as low-level aids and adaptations.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

  • Full UK Driver’s License.
  • Experience of working within Social Housing.
  • Basic IT Skills.
  • Experience of providing a maintenance service.
  • Experience of gardening.
  • Experience of working with tenants in the social housing sector. 
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in communal areas within social housing. 

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay & generous pension 
  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working options available
  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
  • A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role profile 

Role requires you to:

Communal Services: 

  • To provide a communal gardening service.
  • To provide a communal cleaning service as required.
  • Ensure all bin areas are cleaned and disinfected on a weekly basis.
  • To keep all external areas clean and tidy.
  • Assist with refuse collection and clearance of fly-tipping.
  • Support of service contractors within the area.
  • To contact the Council's cleaning and refuse services as required.

Housing Services:

  • To assist in providing a sensitive and caring housing management service.
  • To attend to minor and emergency repairs.
  • To help prevent nuisance and vandalism.
  • Provide basic maintenance type services - such as low-level aids and adaptations.
  • To monitor tenants who may be experiencing difficulties, the Caretaker should keep the Housing Officer informed of tenant problems so that the necessary support and advice can be given.
  • Assist with letter delivery and gaining access to properties for appointments as required.

Other Information

  • To work within the boundaries of Health & Safety.
  • To ensure compliance with Riverside’s Equality and Diversity policy, in respect of employment and service delivery.
  • It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of Riverside Housing, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and Riverside Housing safety plan.

Person specification

Essential

  • Full UK Driver’s License.
  • Experience of working within Social Housing.
  • Basic IT Skills.
  • Experience of providing a maintenance service.

Desirable

  • Experience of gardening.
  • Experience of working with tenants in the social housing sector. 
  • Understanding of Health and Safety in communal areas within social housing. 
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