Community Caretaker
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,675 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Caerphilly, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | United Welsh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Key Accountabilities
- Removal and disposal of fly-tipped items from United Welsh estates outside of designated refuse days
- Maintaining the health and safety of bin store areas and assisting in the future design and location of bin stores on new and existing sites, providing experience and knowledge of a wide range of refuse and storage systems
- Removal of graffiti and dog fouling
- Engage with residents around misuse of bin stores and fly tipping
- General advice, support and signposting for anti-social behaviour and compliance, and providing information and statements to officers when enforcement action is required
- Carry out weekly checks of the company vehicle provided, report any issues to the - Health and Safety team and arrange cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle
- Maintain accurate records for each area, including inspection photos
- Take responsibility for maintaining accurate records on each site, including inspections and photos. Using a phone / tablet to accept, update and close jobs and communicate
- Be responsible for the use of devices, reporting any IT issues, ensuring it works correctly
- Ad-hoc resident home and garden clearances
- Carry out joint visits with colleagues as required
- Work effectively as part of the Neighbourhood team, including assisting with community development activities and fire risk assessments, gas and electrical compliance
- Work collaboratively to provide a kind and professional experience to our residents and stakeholders
- Promote cleansing, waste minimisation, recycling and other environmental issues
- The post holder may be required to set traps and use bait to remove, control or eliminate pests
Skills
Essential
- Full UK Category B (car) driving licence which allows driving of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
- Basic awareness of cleansing and waste management issues
- Competent using Microsoft Office packages, with strong numerical and written skills
- Self-starter with a calm and flexible attitude, responsive to meet the needs of the team and the business
- Competent and committed to the delivery of exceptional customer service, treating all customers with equally high standards of respect, dignity, and compassion
- Demonstrated ability to meet work objectives through excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills
- Committed to continued professional development and capable and willing to undertake training and study as required by the post
- Must be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties as directed by the Neighbourhood Manager
Desirable
- Experience of working or living in social housing or a related sector; supporting a variety of people from different backgrounds and with different needs
- Ability to confidently communicate in Welsh, including written, conversational, and reading
- Experience of working in a customer focused front-line service
- Experience of driving and maintaining vehicle
- Removal and disposal of fly-tipped items from United Welsh estates outside of designated refuse days
- Maintaining the health and safety of bin store areas and assisting in the future design and location of bin stores on new and existing sites, providing experience and knowledge of a wide range of refuse and storage systems
- Removal of graffiti and dog fouling
- Engage with residents around misuse of bin stores and fly tipping
- General advice, support and signposting for anti-social behaviour and compliance, and providing information and statements to officers when enforcement action is required
- Carry out weekly checks of the company vehicle provided, report any issues to the - Health and Safety team and arrange cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle
- Maintain accurate records for each area, including inspection photos
- Take responsibility for maintaining accurate records on each site, including inspections and photos. Using a phone / tablet to accept, update and close jobs and communicate
- Be responsible for the use of devices, reporting any IT issues, ensuring it works correctly
- Ad-hoc resident home and garden clearances
- Carry out joint visits with colleagues as required
- Work effectively as part of the Neighbourhood team, including assisting with community development activities and fire risk assessments, gas and electrical compliance
- Work collaboratively to provide a kind and professional experience to our residents and stakeholders
- Promote cleansing, waste minimisation, recycling and other environmental issues
- The post holder may be required to set traps and use bait to remove, control or eliminate pests
Skills
Essential
- Full UK Category B (car) driving licence which allows driving of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
- Basic awareness of cleansing and waste management issues
- Competent using Microsoft Office packages, with strong numerical and written skills
- Self-starter with a calm and flexible attitude, responsive to meet the needs of the team and the business
- Competent and committed to the delivery of exceptional customer service, treating all customers with equally high standards of respect, dignity, and compassion
- Demonstrated ability to meet work objectives through excellent prioritisation, organisation and time management skills
- Committed to continued professional development and capable and willing to undertake training and study as required by the post
- Must be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties as directed by the Neighbourhood Manager
Desirable
- Experience of working or living in social housing or a related sector; supporting a variety of people from different backgrounds and with different needs
- Ability to confidently communicate in Welsh, including written, conversational, and reading
- Experience of working in a customer focused front-line service
- Experience of driving and maintaining vehicle
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