Caretaker

Herald Lodge are looking for a Caretaker with solid experience in maintenance, building, DIY, cleaning and housekeeping. You’ll also need technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as ideally some IT skills. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

As a Caretaker, you will ensure our Residents live in a place that’s proactively inspected and brilliantly maintained at all times. You’ll carry out audits and make sure records are kept up to date. Whether you’re replacing a tap or mixer valve, fitting a new extractor fan, repairing the timber on a bedroom window or putting up new wallpaper in the dining room, you’ll do so with a sense of kindness above anything else.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care, there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day:

• Curiosity: We ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand.
• Compassion: We try to walk in the shoes of others.
• Creativity: We use our imagination to make things happen.
• Courage: We support residents to live the life they want.
• Reliability: We can always be counted on.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care, and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and postgraduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Benefits include:

• Full training provided.
• Higher than average pay rates.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues.
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• First-rate working environment in a purpose-built luxury home.
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links.
• Refer a friend scheme.