Council Caretaker

Recroot are looking for a Caretaker to join our client based with Camden Council.

This role is starting asap, working Monday to Friday between 8am to 4pm, initially for a 3 month contract that will be extended after review.

Camden’s Caretaking Service plays a significant role in Housing Management’s ambitions for creating and maintaining a safe community/estate to support the health and wellbeing of residents.

The role supports this by providing a visible presence and trusted service in the delivery of a flexible, responsive high quality caretaking service on our housing estates and the small number of street properties who receive this provision. Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness to internal elements of residential buildings in addition to the external areas within the parameters of an estate.

This service is further complimented by the resident staff who in addition to their role, provide an out of hour’s emergency service at night and at weekends.

Caretakers are highly valued by residents who perceive them as the face of the Council and the first line of contact for advice and support by members of the community.

In particular, those residents who choose to live independently yet require additional support via the Caretaker offer. Flexibility to adapt and make informed decisions in challenging situations is critical for this role. The post holder will be required to work creatively and effectively alone, with their team colleagues, officers and other stakeholders to maintain high quality customer outcomes and able to influence this process.

The service is further complimented by a number of caretaking staff who are resident, who in addition to their role, provide an out of hours emergency service at night and at weekend.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £14.42 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 946289
Expected start date: 19/06/2023