Caretaker

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Closing Date: 07/06/2026

Job Category: Adult Social Care

Service Area: Manager to Confirm

Package Description

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Caretaker to join our Estate Services team within Housing Operations at Milton Keynes City Council. The Estate Services team is responsible for the caretaking and cleaning of the Council’s housing stock, focusing on communal areas across more than 500 residential blocks. Our tenants and leaseholders contribute a weekly service charge towards these caretaking and cleaning services, making the quality of this work vital to their daily experience of their homes. You’ll play a key role in keeping our estates clean, safe and well‑maintained, working independently while being part of a supportive and well‑organised team. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role that directly supports cleaner, safer and healthier communities across Milton Keynes.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace. Interviews for this role will be held on 11th June 2026.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive. We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled caretaking and cleaning duties across a designated group of housing blocks to a high standard.
• Taking responsibility for the overall appearance and upkeep of estates, reporting issues and working with colleagues and contractors to resolve them.
• Completing estate and block inspections to ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Undertaking spot cleaning, minor repairs and fire safety checks, keeping accurate records using Council systems.
• Communicating clearly with residents and housing colleagues about works, access arrangements and safety information.
• Using Council vehicles, tools and equipment safely and in line with policy.

Ideal Candidate

• Someone who can complete physical and manual handling tasks safely on a daily basis.
• A colleague who communicates well and is comfortable dealing directly with residents and contractors.
• Someone who can work independently but values being part of a wider Estate Services team.
• A person who can use mobile devices and basic IT systems to record work and inspections.
• Someone who understands the importance of health and safety and follows procedures at all times.

Full Manual UK Driving Licence

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full Manual UK driving licence. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received. As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out a Basic DBS.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.