Caretaker

Sadly, many people face homelessness and housing problems today.

That’s why we provide specialist homes and support for people who are going through a difficult time - whether they’re experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, isolation, or mental ill health.

We aim to help people get back on their feet for the long term by putting a roof over their heads and helping them take control of their lives.

Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Caretaker on a Permanent basis for two of our supported housing schemes in Colchester.

These schemes ae known as, Friars Court and Sagewood Place and are 5 minutes apart from one another by car.

In total there are 34 flats to maintain that house adults, couples but the majority of our residents are families.

What we’re looking for:

• Do you have a UK driver's licence and have access to a vehicle?

• Do you have general DIY knowledge and maintenance experience?

• Are you proficient in basic IT skills?

If so, this role is perfect for you!

A bit about the role:

As a Caretaker, you will provide light maintenance, cleaning, and gardening, so you will be well organised, and detail orientated.

You will need good communication and interpersonal skills because you will need to interact with a wide range of people.

Some of the key results for the role include:

• Undertaking minor communal repairs.

• Checking and monitoring the quality of contracted services such as window cleaning, gardening, and cleaning.

• Completing health and safety checks, complying with regulations.

• Engaging with our residents and building a positive present within each scheme.

• Be reliable and punctual.

• Be able to work independently.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

A bit about us:

It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish.

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

• Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.

• 4 x Life Assurance

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 

• Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications

• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 

• Family friendly policies

• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Are you ready to apply?

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Caretaker, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. 

Process

Applications will be shortlisted on the 15 May and interviews will take place week commencing the 20 May.

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk and one of our team will be in touch.

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

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