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 hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk
