Communal Caretaker
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,340.26 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Newport, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hedyn |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ00655 |
Summary
Vacancy: Communal Caretaker
Closing date: Monday 26 January
Shortlisting: Tuesday 27 January
Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 4 February
Salary: £24,340.26
About the vacancy:
We are looking to hire a Communal Caretaker to help our Estates team to provide an efficient and effective caretaking service for Communal blocks, ensuring the safety of our residents.
Our Communal Caretakers must have:
-A commitment to providing a strong community focus and improving the lives of our residents
-The ability to demonstrate Hedyn’s equal opportunities, Health & Safety, and Customer Service Standards in all activities
-The willingness to put resident engagement and participation at the heart of all activities
-A commitment to ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with all relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
-Ensure the cleanliness of the premises is maintained to a high standard and that all internal and external communal areas are free from litter and are cleaned as per the agreed cleaning specification.
-To observe all regulations related to Health & Safety at Work including COSHH, Manual Handling and the Organisation’s Health & Safety Policy
-To commit to keeping the communal area’s free from debris and being used as storage areas, assist in maintaining a risk based inspection regime for all Hedyn areas to satisfy Hedyn obligations in relation to public health & safety and to minimise potential liability claims and ensure all caretaking and cleaning work records are up to date and relevant, utilising the relevant IS system.
-Ensure safe storage of cleaning materials and equipment etc. and re-order replacements when necessary.
-Maintain external cleanliness of grounds and safety of the buildings, including litter clearance on communal land, shrub bed areas and car parks.
-During winter months ensure the presence of grit bins and clear snow off main footpaths or walkways and spread grit as per the Hedyn gritting policy.
-To work effectively and liaise with Estates team, to report any maintenance defects and assist fellow caretakers when required.
-Carry out general Health & Safety maintenance block inspections to help maintain a clean and safe environment.
-Advise residents on organisational matters and foster good relationships between residents and Hedyn. To assist during resident meetings as necessary.
-Educate residents to correctly dispose of waste and recycling, communicate and enforce anti- fly tipping ethos when necessary.
-Maintain accurate inventories, records and reports as required.
-To carry out any other duties as directed by your Line Manager in furtherance of the organisation and individual objectives and policies.
For further information about the role, please contact recruitment@hedyn.wales
Closing date: Monday 26 January
Shortlisting: Tuesday 27 January
Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 4 February
Salary: £24,340.26
About the vacancy:
We are looking to hire a Communal Caretaker to help our Estates team to provide an efficient and effective caretaking service for Communal blocks, ensuring the safety of our residents.
Our Communal Caretakers must have:
-A commitment to providing a strong community focus and improving the lives of our residents
-The ability to demonstrate Hedyn’s equal opportunities, Health & Safety, and Customer Service Standards in all activities
-The willingness to put resident engagement and participation at the heart of all activities
-A commitment to ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with all relevant legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
-Ensure the cleanliness of the premises is maintained to a high standard and that all internal and external communal areas are free from litter and are cleaned as per the agreed cleaning specification.
-To observe all regulations related to Health & Safety at Work including COSHH, Manual Handling and the Organisation’s Health & Safety Policy
-To commit to keeping the communal area’s free from debris and being used as storage areas, assist in maintaining a risk based inspection regime for all Hedyn areas to satisfy Hedyn obligations in relation to public health & safety and to minimise potential liability claims and ensure all caretaking and cleaning work records are up to date and relevant, utilising the relevant IS system.
-Ensure safe storage of cleaning materials and equipment etc. and re-order replacements when necessary.
-Maintain external cleanliness of grounds and safety of the buildings, including litter clearance on communal land, shrub bed areas and car parks.
-During winter months ensure the presence of grit bins and clear snow off main footpaths or walkways and spread grit as per the Hedyn gritting policy.
-To work effectively and liaise with Estates team, to report any maintenance defects and assist fellow caretakers when required.
-Carry out general Health & Safety maintenance block inspections to help maintain a clean and safe environment.
-Advise residents on organisational matters and foster good relationships between residents and Hedyn. To assist during resident meetings as necessary.
-Educate residents to correctly dispose of waste and recycling, communicate and enforce anti- fly tipping ethos when necessary.
-Maintain accurate inventories, records and reports as required.
-To carry out any other duties as directed by your Line Manager in furtherance of the organisation and individual objectives and policies.
For further information about the role, please contact recruitment@hedyn.wales
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