Details:
- Salary: £12.11 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Sutton London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Service Care Solutions is seeking a proactive and reliable individual to join our client team as a Mobile Caretaker in Sutton. As a Mobile Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of communal areas within our housing estates.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance of Communal Areas: Keep communal areas clean, tidy, and free from debris, including floors, walls, fixtures, and fittings. Responsibly remove graffiti and hazards caused by dumped or broken debris.
Groundskeeping: Maintain estate grounds, grass, and planted areas in a neat and tidy condition, including weed control, pruning, litter picking, and irrigation. Undertake planting and bed preparation work to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the estates.
Building Maintenance: Ensure the buildings' fabric is well-maintained and clean, addressing issues with wood/metal work and graffiti. Monitor and replenish supplies of cleaning materials and equipment as needed.
Equipment Management: Regularly inspect and maintain all equipment used in caretaking duties to ensure safe operation. Promptly report any faulty equipment for urgent repair or replacement.
Waste Management: Manage refuse bins efficiently, rotating and maintaining them in clean, operable condition. Assist with bulk waste removal and report any damaged bins promptly.
Safety and Security: Maintain awareness of the estate's infrastructure, holding keys to communal and locked areas. Collaborate with emergency services and authorized personnel as needed.
Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with residents by providing assistance, advice, and support. Actively engage with the neighborhood police office and report any disturbances or emergencies.
Children's Play Areas: Ensure children's play areas are safe and hazard-free, conducting regular inspections and promptly reporting any damage or hazards.
Gutter and Gully Clearance: Clear gutters and gullies using appropriate equipment to prevent blockages and maintain proper drainage.
Vehicle Maintenance: Keep the mobile van clean, internally and externally, and ensure it is properly serviced and inspected according to lease agreements.
Requirements:
Previous experience in caretaking, grounds maintenance, or a related field is desirable.
Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations and best practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Valid driver's license required for mobile staff.
Application Process:
If you are passionate about maintaining safe and welcoming environments and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to (url removed)