Neighbourhood Caretaker

Neighbourhood Caretaker
Grade 3 - £23,194 - £29,438
Permanent
Working 36.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s Housing Management Team. As one of the largest landlords with a retained housing stock, we deliver a range of services across the city and work in partnership with our communities to provide well managed homes and neighbourhoods.

We are looking for someone who will work flexibly in a team. You will be responsible for managing both high- and low-rise properties in a defined area. You will manage a small team responsible for cleaning the properties to a high standard, for reporting repairs as required and ensuring that the properties are kept free from hazards and meet our Health and Safety standards.

A good knowledge of cleaning and property management, particularly Health and Safety would be helpful but full training will be provided.

You will be required to:

• Supervise estate caretakers, undertaking one to one’s, return to work interviews, identify training needs, setting targets and undertake risk assessments.
• Daily patrols of the neighbourhood to improve and help maintain kerb appeal.
• Block Inspections
• Driver training to drive large vehicles (e.g Tipper)
• The ability to communicate with our various stakeholders.

A full valid driving license is a requirement for this post.

For further details, please view the Job Description & Person Specification available via the link at the base of this vacancy advert.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the miscellaneous attachment on to your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

For informal enquires please contact Samantha Jones, Housing Manager; Samantha.J.Jones@birmingham.gov.uk

Closing date 6th March 2023 at 23.59

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence using the English Language as required by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible.

Job Description and Person Specification