Caretaker (Scheme)

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About the role

We are looking for a reliable and customer focused Caretaker (Schemes) to join our Estate Services team.

This is a key role within our housing schemes, where you will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming communal

environments for residents. Working within buildings that include shared spaces and facilities, you will play an important part in

delivering a high standard of service and supporting the day to day running of the scheme.

What you’ll be doing

As a Scheme Caretaker, you will ensure communal areas are well maintained and residents feel safe and supported. Your duties will

include

* Cleaning communal areas such as corridors, stairwells, entrances, and lifts

* Maintaining bin stores, refuse areas, and ensuring they are clean and operational

* Removing litter, bulky waste, and supporting fly tipping clearance

* Maintaining communal lighting and carrying out minor maintenance tasks

* Supporting the management of environmental issues such as anti-social behaviour and nuisance within schemes

* Reporting repairs, hazards, and tenancy concerns using handheld devices

* Working with partner agencies where needed to resolve issues

* Supporting the smooth running of the scheme by working with colleagues and contractors

* Carrying out winter duties including snow clearance and gritting where required

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working in a customer facing environment.

You will have

* Experience in caretaking, cleaning, or estate services

* Strong customer service and communication skills

* A proactive and practical approach to problem solving

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Experience using handheld devices, or willingness to learn

* A full UK driving licence

Why join us?

* Make a real difference to residents living in our schemes

* Be part of a supportive and professional team

* Varied and active role with visible impact

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

We offer

* A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%

* 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday

* Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks

* A great team of colleagues to work with

* Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities

* Enhanced family leave policies

* A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme

* A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that’s accessible and inclusive

* Free parking and disabled parking

* Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

We’re a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the

job, we’ll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate

they can do the job.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of

opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and

eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital

status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Instructions for potential applicants

Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the

shortlisting panel will only see personal details if you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based

on your application and CV. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and

experience.

Apply now

If you are committed to delivering high standards and creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments, we’d love to hear from

you.

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Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.