Caretaker

Sanctuary Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Caretaker for their Mental Health Service in Winchester. The role involves carrying out health and safety checks, fulfilling general caretaking duties, and identifying maintenance issues. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and an understanding of health and safety practices. This position offers several benefits, including paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays)

Pension scheme

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is essential.
• Ability to identify and/or carry out minor repairs.
• Understanding of basic health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out weekly Health and Safety checks and risk assessments.
• Fulfilling general caretaking duties like repairs and cleaning.
• Maintaining an adequate supply of tools and reporting maintenance issues.

Skills

Experience in similar caretaking or maintenance role

Ability to identify and carry out minor repairs

Understanding of basic health and safety

Communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Organizational skills

Tools

Hand tools

Light machinery

Job description

Caretaker

The Lookout, Kennel Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6PT. 9 hours per week.

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Caretaker at our Mental Health Service, The Lookout, Winchester.

We specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. As a national not-for-profit organisation, we put our customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to supporting them on their pathways for independence.

The role of Caretaker will include:

• Carrying out weekly Health and Safety checks and risk assessments, adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines
• Fulfilling general caretaking duties, including basic repairs, cleaning, landscaping, and grounds maintenance duties
• Maintaining an adequate supply of tools and equipment and restocking as necessary, to enable the effective delivery of services
• Completing accurate daily work records and providing timely updates to customers
• Identifying potential maintenance issues and reporting these in a timely manner, to maintain a safe environment

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role is essential
• Ability to identify and/or carry out minor repairs
• An understanding of basic health and safety in the workplace
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery is desirable
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills are key to this role
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Benefits:

• At least 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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 encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission and will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Job Reference: 227381

Eligibility and application

Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time.