Casual Concierge/caretaker

Application closing date- 10/09/2025- Location- Halifax- Salary- Scale 3, SCP 5 £13.26 per hour- Package- Casual contract hours, shift cover for permanent staff as and when required. Shift patterns are: - Evenings 17:00 to 21:30/Nights 21:15 to 09:15/Weekends 08:30 to 21:30- Job category/type- Council- Job description

**Post Ref**: CC545

The offices are based over two sites, one in central Halifax and one on the outskirts of Halifax. If you would like to discuss the role, hours of work or location in more detail, please contact Deborah Priestley or Dawn Gumbley on 01422 264400.

The Temporary Accommodation Service and the Refuge aims to help vulnerable clients by providing them with temporary accommodation and assist clients to secure and move into their own accommodation supporting them in a holistic and trauma informed way and building partnerships with external agencies.

The role includes providing a reception service outside normal office hours and respond to residents’ requests and enquiries within established parameters. Ensure the security of the building and residents by checking the identity of callers to the building, recording all admissions and departures and allowing access only to residents and authorised visitors. Carry out regular checks of the communal areas and the grounds removing rubbish and debris as required. Carry out cleaning and caretaking duties when required to do so, including the cleaning of empty flats, washing of linen and towels, and removal of bulky refuse.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

**Closing Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025**
**Interview Date: Thursday 18 September 2025**

We may utilise digital interview methods.

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