Community Caretaker & Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,957 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | North Wales, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Wales Housing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Community Caretaker & Safety Officer
Location: Across North Wales Housing communities
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,957 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About the role
At North Wales Housing, keeping our communities safe, clean and well cared for is at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for a Community Caretaker & Safety Officer to play a hands‑on role in supporting residents and maintaining safe, welcoming environments across our housing schemes.
This is a varied, practical role that combines caretaking, community safety checks, specialist cleaning and waste management, working closely with colleagues across the organisation. You’ll be visible in our communities and trusted by residents, helping to spot issues early and make a real difference every day.
What you’ll be doing
Carrying out fire safety and compliance checks, including inspections, minor repairs and incident reporting
Supporting community safety by identifying hazards and taking action where appropriate
Completing specialist cleaning tasks, including:
Fly‑tipping and waste clearance
Damp and mould management
Biohazard and needle sweeps
Dog fouling and pest control
Carpet, window and pre‑decoration cleaning
Undertaking void property clearances and deep cleans prior to re‑let
Supporting environmentally responsible waste disposal, recycling and reuse
Carrying out routine inspections, minor repairs and maintenance tasks
Supporting sensitive situations, such as hoarding clearances, with professionalism and care
Liaising with residents, colleagues, contractors and local authorities
Supporting access to properties for compliance and regulatory works
Monitoring fire safety, energy usage and taking meter readings
Keeping accurate records and reporting concerns promptly
About you
You’ll enjoy working out in the community and take pride in keeping shared spaces safe and well maintained.
You’ll need:
Experience working in cleaning, caretaking or maintenance environments
A strong understanding of health and safety, including fire safety and COSHH
Experience completing compliance checks and incident reporting
A customer‑focused, respectful approach when working with residents
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
A practical, problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
Ability to manage physical work, including lifting and manual handling
A full UK driving licence
Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check
Why work with North Wales Housing?
Make a real difference to local communities across North Wales
Varied, hands‑on work where no two days are the same
Be part of a supportive, values‑led organisation
Employee benefits include:
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.
Blue Light Card discounts
Further studies support and career development opportunities
Employee health assistance, Annual Leave purchase and Cycle to Work schemes
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Generous contributory pension scheme
Work for an employer recognised with Investors in People Gold and Best Companies – Very Good to Work For.
Our values
We are One Team, we build Trust, we are Open, and we Learn — always working to deliver the best outcomes for our residents and communities.
At North Wales Housing, we’re committed to being open to all and closed to prejudice. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible to everyone. We value diversity, encourage authenticity, and believe we achieve more as One Team. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re here to help you to be at your best.
How to apply
Complete an online application via North Wales Housing website.
Join us at one of our open events:
Bangor - Wednesday 22nd April, 1pm to 4pm
Location: Cae Garnedd, Penrhosgarnedd, LL57 2PS
Llandudno Junction - Friday 24th April 10am to 1pm
Location: Plas Blodwel, Broad St, LL31 9HL
Turn up at any time during the event or contact people.office@nwha.org.uk for more information.
All applications for the Community Caretaker & Safety Officer are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data during the recruitment process. The information you provide will be used solely for assessing your application and, if successful, for onboarding purposes. Your data will be handled securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
For full details on how we collect, use, and store your information, please read our complete Job Applicant Privacy Notice
Location: Across North Wales Housing communities
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £30,957 per annum
Contract: Permanent
About the role
At North Wales Housing, keeping our communities safe, clean and well cared for is at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for a Community Caretaker & Safety Officer to play a hands‑on role in supporting residents and maintaining safe, welcoming environments across our housing schemes.
This is a varied, practical role that combines caretaking, community safety checks, specialist cleaning and waste management, working closely with colleagues across the organisation. You’ll be visible in our communities and trusted by residents, helping to spot issues early and make a real difference every day.
What you’ll be doing
Carrying out fire safety and compliance checks, including inspections, minor repairs and incident reporting
Supporting community safety by identifying hazards and taking action where appropriate
Completing specialist cleaning tasks, including:
Fly‑tipping and waste clearance
Damp and mould management
Biohazard and needle sweeps
Dog fouling and pest control
Carpet, window and pre‑decoration cleaning
Undertaking void property clearances and deep cleans prior to re‑let
Supporting environmentally responsible waste disposal, recycling and reuse
Carrying out routine inspections, minor repairs and maintenance tasks
Supporting sensitive situations, such as hoarding clearances, with professionalism and care
Liaising with residents, colleagues, contractors and local authorities
Supporting access to properties for compliance and regulatory works
Monitoring fire safety, energy usage and taking meter readings
Keeping accurate records and reporting concerns promptly
About you
You’ll enjoy working out in the community and take pride in keeping shared spaces safe and well maintained.
You’ll need:
Experience working in cleaning, caretaking or maintenance environments
A strong understanding of health and safety, including fire safety and COSHH
Experience completing compliance checks and incident reporting
A customer‑focused, respectful approach when working with residents
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
A practical, problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
Ability to manage physical work, including lifting and manual handling
A full UK driving licence
Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check
Why work with North Wales Housing?
Make a real difference to local communities across North Wales
Varied, hands‑on work where no two days are the same
Be part of a supportive, values‑led organisation
Employee benefits include:
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.
Blue Light Card discounts
Further studies support and career development opportunities
Employee health assistance, Annual Leave purchase and Cycle to Work schemes
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Generous contributory pension scheme
Work for an employer recognised with Investors in People Gold and Best Companies – Very Good to Work For.
Our values
We are One Team, we build Trust, we are Open, and we Learn — always working to deliver the best outcomes for our residents and communities.
At North Wales Housing, we’re committed to being open to all and closed to prejudice. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible to everyone. We value diversity, encourage authenticity, and believe we achieve more as One Team. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re here to help you to be at your best.
How to apply
Complete an online application via North Wales Housing website.
Join us at one of our open events:
Bangor - Wednesday 22nd April, 1pm to 4pm
Location: Cae Garnedd, Penrhosgarnedd, LL57 2PS
Llandudno Junction - Friday 24th April 10am to 1pm
Location: Plas Blodwel, Broad St, LL31 9HL
Turn up at any time during the event or contact people.office@nwha.org.uk for more information.
All applications for the Community Caretaker & Safety Officer are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data during the recruitment process. The information you provide will be used solely for assessing your application and, if successful, for onboarding purposes. Your data will be handled securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
For full details on how we collect, use, and store your information, please read our complete Job Applicant Privacy Notice
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