Caretaker
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17.28 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Islington, North London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brackenberry Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Caretaker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £17.28 - £23.01 per hour
Summary:
The role is responsible for providing cleaning, maintenance, and caretaking services across council estates to ensure communal areas remain clean, safe, and well maintained. You will work independently or with other caretakers to support residents, respond to issues on estates, and help deliver a high-quality neighbourhood service.
Responsibilities:
Carry out cleaning and caretaking duties across communal areas of estates.
Ensure communal areas, pathways, lawns, and shrub beds are clean and free of litter.
Remove offensive graffiti and report damage or repairs required.
Undertake minor repairs within communal areas in line with health and safety guidance.
Monitor and report incidents such as fire, burglary, flooding, or abandoned vehicles.
Maintain lighting and report faults in communal areas.
Qualifications:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Essential Requirements:
Some experience in cleaning, caretaking, or similar duties.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to respond to emergencies and report incidents appropriately.
Good communication skills to interact with residents and colleagues.
Ability to carry out physical work and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Rate of Pay: £17.28 - £23.01 per hour
Summary:
The role is responsible for providing cleaning, maintenance, and caretaking services across council estates to ensure communal areas remain clean, safe, and well maintained. You will work independently or with other caretakers to support residents, respond to issues on estates, and help deliver a high-quality neighbourhood service.
Responsibilities:
Carry out cleaning and caretaking duties across communal areas of estates.
Ensure communal areas, pathways, lawns, and shrub beds are clean and free of litter.
Remove offensive graffiti and report damage or repairs required.
Undertake minor repairs within communal areas in line with health and safety guidance.
Monitor and report incidents such as fire, burglary, flooding, or abandoned vehicles.
Maintain lighting and report faults in communal areas.
Qualifications:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Essential Requirements:
Some experience in cleaning, caretaking, or similar duties.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to respond to emergencies and report incidents appropriately.
Good communication skills to interact with residents and colleagues.
Ability to carry out physical work and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
#RQ1699161