Estates Caretaker
| Posting date: | 08 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,119 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 November 2024 |
| Location: | LS6 2TN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Karbon Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RQ00001345-608972 |
Summary
Estates Caretaker – Permanent position (full time)
The Role of Estates Caretaker
We are looking to appoint a candidate who will undertake caretaking duties for our largest estate, The Elmetes, at Roundhay Leeds. You will be based there 4 days per week, on the 5th day will you attend one of our sites in Bramley. You must be self-motivated, as you will be working by yourself for most of the week. Your duties will include:
- Cleaning communal areas, including mopping and hand wiping down hard surface areas
- Cleaning bin stores to ensure they are accessible and safe for our customers
- Litter pick around the estate
- Undertake minor repairs
- Undertake H&S inspections (training will be provided), using your work phone
- Carry out weekly, 4 weekly, 6 monthly and 12 monthly safety checks including but not limited to testing fire alarms, smoke vents, emergency lights.
You will very much be our main presence on the estates from 54North Homes and will be our “eyes & ears” working closely with the wider Housing and Property Assets Team. You will be part of the Compliance & Facilities Team and join a team of caretakers and block inspectors.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Come and join our team
54North Homes owns and manages over 3,000 homes throughout Yorkshire. The housing association was formed in December 2022, through a merger between Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association and York Housing Association and is a subsidiary of the Karbon Homes Group. Our joining of forces with Karbon Homes affords us the opportunity for further development, ensuring we continue to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we work.
At 54North, we believe in providing high quality, affordable homes that are safe, warm and secure and in supporting our customers to live well in their communities. We put customers at the heart of everything that we do and strive to provide an excellent level of service. This extends beyond the bricks and mortar of our homes to empowering our customers and working in partnership to offer a range of other services, from training to financial support.
In addition to investing in our existing properties, we have an ambitious development programme and will provide 250 new sustainable homes throughout Yorkshire in the next three years to help address the shortage of good-quality affordable housing in the region.
Key Information
It’s important to us that you feel fairly rewarded for the work you do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
- Estates Caretaker– permanent role
- Salary is £26,119 per annum
- Location: Your local office will be in Leeds (LS6 2TN), you will predominantly based at our Elmetes Estate, Roundhay (LS8)
- 37 Hours per week, (8:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday).
- Generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
- Work van for use during work hours
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Important dates
Closing date Tuesday 29 October 2024
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date
Week commencing 11 November 2024
For further details please refer to the Role Description at the foot of this advert.
To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, you need to provide full details and examples in the Supporting Statement based on the criteria in the person specification.
Please note the successful applicant will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For further information about the role please contact Vicki McMillan, Compliance & Facilities Manager via vicki.mcmillan@54northhomes.co.uk.
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
Neurodiversity Support Recruitment
We believe that everyone has unique strengths and skills to contribute to our workplace. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive and accessible for all. As neurodiversity is broad and unique to candidates, we are rethinking the selection process and removing barriers to allow candidates to fully showcase their true abilities and potential.
Reasonable adjustments we can consider:
- Questions in advance of the interview
- specific and concrete questions rather than hypothetical questions
- Adjustments to the physical working environment e.g., tests and interviews to take place in a venue with low sensory stimulus
- Accepting video/recorded CVs where requested
- Recording videos that describe the role and responsibilities - use of visual aids/process maps for hierarchies and processes.
- Extra time for tests/assessments
- Mentors and/or buddies during induction
Further advice
If you need further advice or assistance to apply for the role, please contact Human Resources by email at: recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
- Mentors and/or buddies during induction
- Extra time for tests/assessments
- Recording videos that describe the role and responsibilities - use of visual aids/process maps for hierarchies and processes.
- Accepting video/recorded CVs where requested
- Adjustments to the physical working environment e.g., tests and interviews to take place in a venue with low sensory stimulus
- specific and concrete questions rather than hypothetical questions
- Questions in advance of the interview
- Work van for use during work hours
- Generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
- 37 Hours per week, (8:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday).
- Location: Your local office will be in Leeds (LS6 2TN), you will predominantly based at our Elmetes Estate, Roundhay (LS8)
- Salary is £26,119 per annum
- Estates Caretaker– permanent role
- Carry out weekly, 4 weekly, 6 monthly and 12 monthly safety checks including but not limited to testing fire alarms, smoke vents, emergency lights.
- Undertake H&S inspections (training will be provided), using your work phone
- Undertake minor repairs
- Litter pick around the estate
- Cleaning bin stores to ensure they are accessible and safe for our customers