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Caretaker

Job Description

Service Care Solutions have a vacancy for a Caretaker to join a local authority working out of Bolton providing services for Children's Centres throughout the Borough.

About the role:

Working as part of a team you will provide the facilities management for the Children's Centres across the borough, in line with the Council's standard operating procedures.

You will be responsible for the maintenance of site security, opening and closing buildings and ensuring all facilities in and around the buildings are in excellent condition, safe, secure and clean at all times, and that all equipment is maintained, and resources are available.

Core Duties include:

  • General repairs
  • Manual handling
  • General upkeep of the building
  • Reporting any maintenance issues to the relevant department
  • Undertake fire safety and general health and safety checks to the building.


An essential car user allowance is payable as boroughwide travel across centres is required.
You will work as part of a rota, so a flexible approach to work is essential. The rota operates between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm with some later opening times up until 9pm on a shared shift rota and some Saturday working on a shared rota.

About You:
You will have a flexible approach to responding to the needs of the service and be able to provide the facilities management for service buildings to ensure they provide a safe and healthy environment for all service users.

You will be organised and committed to ensuring the Start Well Service provides the best possible facilities to our children and families.

You will work flexibly as a part of a team, providing cover at other centres as and when required, and assisting staff and services users in a professional manner which reflects the values of the Council.

You will be a holder of a Full UK Driving License and have access to your own vehicle.

For more information on this role, and to apply, please contact Prakash by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967.