Caretaker Needed - Lewisham
18 per hour | 35 hours per week
Start Date: 5th January
Duration: Minimum 12 weeks (until March)
License required
We are seeking a reliable, proactive Caretaker to join our team in Lewisham, working across residential communal areas to ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained environments for our residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Sweep and clean all internal and external areas on both a scheduled and reactive basis, using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and materials.
- Remove fly-tipping, lumber, and bulky waste from communal areas; load vehicles and transport items to disposal sites where appropriate.
- Carry out systematic checks and respond to issues such as chutes, litter bins, communal lighting, fire safety hazards, and communal repairs.
- Request, monitor, and report repairs using appropriate systems or as directed by managers.
- Identify and report welfare or safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable residents.
- Identify and report nuisance, anti-social behaviour or criminal activity, gathering evidence and providing witness statements when required.
- Use and maintain uniform, PPE, mobile phones, and personal safety devices appropriately.
- Ensure high-quality delivery of all tasks, complying with all standards and systems required.
- Carry out additional duties appropriate to the grade as assigned by managers.
- Occasional weekend work may be available on a rota basis.
Generic Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service at all times.
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development.
- Comply with all Lewisham Council policies, including Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, HR procedures, contractual standing orders, and financial regulations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to support high-quality services for residents and stakeholders.
- Participate in appraisal and performance management processes, including mandatory induction and training.
Internal Contacts
You will work with various departments across Lewisham.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments or duty restructuring for disabled applicants.
How to Apply
Call Adam: (phone number removed)
Email your CV to: (url removed)
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