Caretaker - Part Time

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Job description

Caretaker - Part Time

Park Lodge, London E9

£11.35

30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm

We are seeking a Caretaker to play a vital role in maintaining a safe and well presented environment by carrying out general maintenance at Park Lodge and in the grounds. Set on the edge of Well Street Common, Park Lodge is a supported living service for 25 adults with mental health needs. This is a rewarding role and a fantastic opportunity to join our small, well-established team.

Read more about Park Lodge here

The role of Caretaker will include:

Carrying out weekly health and safety checks in line with established procedures and guidelines
Carrying out repairs
Supporting the staff team doing jobs about the building and grounds
Lawn cutting, hedge cutting and keeping grounds tidy
Keeping accurate records of works carried out
Maintaining and accounting for tools and equipment

Skills and experiences:

Previous experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is essential
Practical skills in identifying and/or carrying out minor repairs
An understanding of basic health and safety
Good communication with colleagues
Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

Why work for Sanctuary Supported Living?

We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.

We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.

Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays) pro rata
Life assurance
Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
Health and well-being plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
£11.35 per hour effective from 1st January 2022

We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here

Read the full job profile here

Closing date: 21 December 2021

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuary

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.