The Caretaker sits in PA Housing’s Housing Operations team. The work covers routine upkeep and safety checks, repairs, cleaning, grounds tasks and support for residents and contractors at the Eden Park scheme. The post is for 10 hours a week over two days, five hours each, with days to be agreed; occasional overtime may be needed. A standard DBS check and suitable references are required before employment starts.
What the job involves
- Carry out day-to-day caretaking and handyperson work to keep the Eden Park scheme clean, safe and maintained
- Complete routine checks of fire alarms, lighting, entry systems and escape routes
- Undertake basic repairs, including lock changes, minor maintenance and reporting defects
- Redecorate flats, including painting and gloss work
- Clean communal areas, manage waste and remove graffiti
- Support grounds maintenance, including hedge cutting, lawn and play-area care, litter picking, sweeping and minor gardening
- Coordinate access for contractors and support planned works
- Identify and report health and safety risks, security concerns and maintenance issues
- Communicate with residents and provide helpful, customer-focused support, including to vulnerable residents
- Assist during emergencies such as floods and break-ins, and help restore site security
- Log and report repairs within time constraints; occasional overtime may be required
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in caretaking, maintenance or similar hands‑on work
Skills & knowledge
- Basic general repair skills, such as plumbing or carpentry
- Understanding of health and safety requirements in a residential or site-based setting
- Reliable and organised, able to manage own workload
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive, practical approach and pride in work
- Customer-focused and comfortable engaging with residents, including vulnerable people
Checks & eligibility
- Standard DBS check
- Suitable references before employment starts
Other
- Available for occasional overtime
What’s offered
- High street discount schemes
- Health cash plans
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 after three years, with the option to buy more
- Flexible bank holidays
- Car leasing scheme
- Hybrid working, typically two to three office days a week once settled, depending on meetings and board activity
- Optional nine-day fortnight to compress hours where suitable
Caretaker employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
