Caretaker
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are pleased to be advertising for the position of Caretaker. Newlands Bishop Farm is a site that cares for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. The post holder will ensure the site is maintained in terms of basic plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance, with the assistance of Project Workers. They would be a mentor, teacher, and a role model. This is a Caretaker role with a difference!
If you have experience of being a Caretaker or a similar type of role, are passionate about improving the skillset of adults with learning disabilities, prepared to cover cleaning duties occasionally, are calm, friendly, patient, and not easily flustered, we would be pleased to receive your application.
Pay & Benefits:
*Pay is at £10.50 per hour.
*Enrolment is automatic for the People Pension scheme where the trust pays a contribution of 3%, the tax authorities pay 1%, and the employee pays 4% of the gross earnings.
*Annual leave starts at 22 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata, rising to 25 days plus 8 bank holidays pro rata after three years of service.
*Life assurance is set to two times your contracted salary.
*The trust pays up to £500 for referring a friend who completes a six month probationary period and another £250 after a further six months.
*Car parking is free at all our sites.
*Regular pay increases subject to business performance.
*Uniform is provided free of charge.
*We pay for your DBS check.
*Animal lovers will appreciate the horses, pigs, goats, birds, dogs, and the resident cat on site.
If you meet the following requirements, we would be delighted to receive your application:
*A DBS check that does not highlight issues preventing you from working with vulnerable adults.
*A full driving licence.
*Compassion for adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and mental health problems.
*Will remain up to date with COVID19 vaccinations to protect our vulnerable service users.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,748.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Solihull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CARETAKER
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Caretaker roles across Family Care Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,748 - £20,748 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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