Caretaker
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £12.40 per hour (plus excellent benefits) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | BS10 6SW |
| Company: | United Response |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UNIT192147 |
Summary
Role: Caretaker
Salary: £12.40 per hour (plus excellent benefits)
Location: Bristol, Brentry
Hours: 22 hours per week
Please note to apply for this role you must hold a Full UK driving licence.
Are you a practical and reliable maintenance professional?
Do you take pride in keeping homes safe, clean, and welcoming?
Are you looking for a meaningful role where your work really matters?
United Response is a national charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and physical disabilities to live the life they choose. We work with people in their homes and communities, offering person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and inclusion. We are a CQC Registered Supported Living provider committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference.
The role
As a Caretaker within our Supported Living Services, you will play a key part in helping us create safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments where the people we support can thrive. Your work behind the scenes will directly contribute to the quality of life and independence of the individuals we support.
Key responsibilities include*:
- General maintenance, basic plumbing, decorating, and garden care
- Conducting safety checks (fire alarms, emergency lights, water temp, etc.)
- Liaising with contractors and keeping accurate records
- Supporting vehicle maintenance and stock management
- Ensuring minimal disruption to the people we support
*Please see full job description attached.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with practical maintenance experience, good communication skills, and a flexible, person-centred approach. You’ll need to be able to work independently, manage your workload, and be confident using basic technology (e.g. email, Teams).
A Full UK driving licence and access to your own tools is essential.
In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits;
- Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
- Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership*
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
- Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
- Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
- Work place pension scheme
- Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.
United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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