Caretaker
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15,415.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gentoo Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us achieve our vision.
Salary :
£15,415.00
Job Description:
We are looking for a committed and proactive individual to join our Caretaking team in the role of part-time Caretaker for a period of 12 months. This position is essential to maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our high-rise residential buildings across Sunderland. Working 22 hours Mon – Fri, ideally on the following working pattern – however, we can offer some flexibility that can be discussed at the interview stage.
Mon: 8am 1pm
Tues, Weds, Thurs: 8am – 12pm
Fri: 8am 1pm
If you're looking for a part-time role that enables you to make a genuine impact within your local community, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. As you will be required to work at various locations within the Sunderland area, the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post is essential; a driver's license would be helpful but not essential.
In this key role, you will be responsible for providing a refuse management and communal cleaning service for our customers in our high-rise residential buildings. The role also involves monitoring the buildings and identifying any issues or concerns, such as faults or repairs within the communal areas.
We are looking for a Caretaker who can demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to meet changing business needs and deadlines
This role will require a basic DBS check, paid for by Gentoo.
As a Caretaker, you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of our multi-tenanted properties. Your responsibilities will include:
Thorough cleaning of internal and external communal spaces.
Safe removal of bulky waste and furniture from shared areas.
Ensuring buildings are secure, safe, and fully operational at all times.
Reporting faults or repairs and keeping accurate records.
Assisting with deliveries and collections as required.
Collaborating with Neighbourhood Coordinators to deliver a customer-focused service. Using cleaning materials responsibly in line with COSHH and Health & Safety guidelines.
Participating in training, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and raising any well-being concerns appropriately.
Supporting access for contractors and external partners when needed
What we are looking for :
A full UK driver’s licence is desirable but not essential for this position.
Demonstrable experience cleaning, including the use of cleaning equipment, in either commercial or residential areas.
Manual handling knowledge and skills.
Developed communication and customer care skills.
Some knowledge and skills with IT systems.
You will also have:
Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety Legislation.
Knowledge of current COSHH regulations.
Some of our great benefits include;
31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible and hybrid working.
Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
Salary :
£15,415.00
Job Description:
We are looking for a committed and proactive individual to join our Caretaking team in the role of part-time Caretaker for a period of 12 months. This position is essential to maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our high-rise residential buildings across Sunderland. Working 22 hours Mon – Fri, ideally on the following working pattern – however, we can offer some flexibility that can be discussed at the interview stage.
Mon: 8am 1pm
Tues, Weds, Thurs: 8am – 12pm
Fri: 8am 1pm
If you're looking for a part-time role that enables you to make a genuine impact within your local community, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. As you will be required to work at various locations within the Sunderland area, the ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post is essential; a driver's license would be helpful but not essential.
In this key role, you will be responsible for providing a refuse management and communal cleaning service for our customers in our high-rise residential buildings. The role also involves monitoring the buildings and identifying any issues or concerns, such as faults or repairs within the communal areas.
We are looking for a Caretaker who can demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to meet changing business needs and deadlines
This role will require a basic DBS check, paid for by Gentoo.
As a Caretaker, you'll play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of our multi-tenanted properties. Your responsibilities will include:
Thorough cleaning of internal and external communal spaces.
Safe removal of bulky waste and furniture from shared areas.
Ensuring buildings are secure, safe, and fully operational at all times.
Reporting faults or repairs and keeping accurate records.
Assisting with deliveries and collections as required.
Collaborating with Neighbourhood Coordinators to deliver a customer-focused service. Using cleaning materials responsibly in line with COSHH and Health & Safety guidelines.
Participating in training, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and raising any well-being concerns appropriately.
Supporting access for contractors and external partners when needed
What we are looking for :
A full UK driver’s licence is desirable but not essential for this position.
Demonstrable experience cleaning, including the use of cleaning equipment, in either commercial or residential areas.
Manual handling knowledge and skills.
Developed communication and customer care skills.
Some knowledge and skills with IT systems.
You will also have:
Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety Legislation.
Knowledge of current COSHH regulations.
Some of our great benefits include;
31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible and hybrid working.
Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary
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