Caretaker

Join to apply for the Caretaker role at ST MARTINS HOUSING TRUST 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants We have a Full time fixed term contract until 5th July 2026 – 38 hours per week. Starting salary £25,989 to £27,254 (depending on experience). We have a vacancy for a full-time Caretaker to join our Housing operations team to provide oversight and operational support to facilitate and maintain a high standard of care to our community‑based properties. You can make a difference working with St Martins We are looking for team members who bring passion, drive and tenacity every day to make a difference; building on an inclusive and diverse team that is representative of the people and communities we serve. St Martins wouldn't be St Martins if it wasn't for our highly skilled and dedicated team, committed to our mission and values. Our empowered team members deliver high quality support to some of the most vulnerable people in our society and strive for change through education and advocacy in our community. We are committed to using the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) framework to inform and continuously develop the care and support we offer. Here at St Martins, you can expect comprehensive in‑house training, with progression and development at the forefront for our teams, including apprenticeships, higher qualifications and career advancement, to ensure a progressive and nurturing environment. We are accredited as a Living Wage employer, joining more than 3,500 employers across the UK who voluntarily pay the living wage because a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. St Martins is placed number 5 in the best charities to work for in the Best Companies list 2023. We ranked 18th in the UK’s best mid‑sized company, and 17th in the Best Regional Employer. We Are Looking For Someone who can perform work tasks efficiently and safely in accordance with instructions and demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of tasks, whilst being mindful of the vulnerability of many of the people we support at St Martins. Attend to maintenance and repairs to agreed standard, as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader. In addition to your contracted hours, be available for out of normal hours emergency repair work, based on an agreed rota (on‑call rate of pay). You will need to have experience of carpentry and use of common power tools, hand tools and materials used in building and grounds maintenance. A full clean driving licence is required and access to a reliable vehicle. You Can Expect Access to discounted products and services, including: Blue Light discount card, Perkbox, wellbeing platform, Pension scheme and life insurance. Keep more of what you earn by taking advantage of our salary sacrifice schemes Team members can benefit from lower tax contributions and increased payments into their pension. In addition, St Martins offers non-cash benefits, such as the purchase of high‑value items such as bikes and technology, including laptops and smartphones. We offer access to a service that provides team members and people living at that address, GP appointments 24/7 365 days a year accessible from anywhere in the world. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – that provides a 24hr helpline to support you and those living at the same address (over the age of 16) through any of life’s issues or problems. Including up to 6 sessions of face‑to‑face, telephone or online counselling, per issue, per year, including CBT. Up to 29 days holiday and from your first day an additional birthday holiday to be taken in your birthday month. A comprehensive training programme, with a personal development programme tailored to your interests within our field of work. The support and guidance of working for one of the top 5 best charities to work for, in the Best Companies list 2023. For more information about the role, please call Antonio Datsov, Housing Operations Manager, Homeless Services on 01603 666563. Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Other. Industries: Specialty Trade Contractors. #J-18808-Ljbffr