At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Mobile Caretaker, maintaining properties and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Company: Sanctuary Housing Association, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health plans, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full UK driving licence required; tools and company van provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in caretaking or similar roles, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27764 - 29225 £ per year.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
We have an opportunity for a Mobile Caretaker to join our team based in Canterbury. Working as part of a team, this role will combine elements of general grounds maintenance along with cleaning and clearing void properties. As this is a fully mobile role, a company van and tools will be provided to complete tasks. We are looking for a proactive individual who will complete tasks in a timely manner, to a high quality and who works well within a team.
The role of Mobile Caretaker will include:
- Undertaking general caretaking duties including internal block cleaning, litter picking, cleaning and clearing of void properties
- Grounds maintenance tasks including lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weed spraying and general upkeep
- Preparing voids for handover to housing for our new incoming customers
- Working with customers to identify faults, resolving issues and improving services
- Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
- Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
- Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
Skills and experiences:
- Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
- Attention to detail in terms of getting property to a standard where we can move new customers in
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
£27,764 per annum (rising to £29,225 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).
