Assistant Caretaker - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Staff 365 Recruitment Services

Staff 365 Recruitment Services

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Staff365 are looking to recruit a Property Caretaker based in Wombwell, Barnsley

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm

Salary is £20,168 per annum

This job involves a range of duties that are essential in maintaining and developing the quality and safety of the premises and facilities.

The Property Caretaker must work as an effective team member and be committed to providing the right environment for people's homes and a safe and comfortable workplace.

You will be efficient, thorough, responsive and have a positive approach to your work and form positive working relationships.

Duties:

To attend for work reliably and punctually.

To take part in regular personal supervision sessions and attend any training as required, and to contribute in a positive manner.

To complete agreed tasks in a timely but efficient way.

To be aware of and comply with all relevant Group policies, including the Employee Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Adults at Risk, Data Protection and all Health and Safety at Work policies and procedures.

To treat people we support, colleagues and visitors with respect for their individuality and needs and to ensure no-one is discriminated against because of their individual characteristics, e.g.

race, religion or beliefs, sex, age, disability, gender reassignment.

To support effective two-way communication by (i) checking all agreed means of communicating such as communication books, notice boards, diaries and maintenance logs every time you are on duty to check for information you need to know; (ii) attending meetings as required; (iii) involving the right people with decisions about the work needed; escalating faults and major items needed and; (iv) asking for feedback on work that has been completed.

To carry out general maintenance tasks as required.

To be able to work as an effective team member as well as on your own initiative.

To be able to prioritise tasks based on need.

Specific Tasks

To undertake and record systematic checks on fire safety and fire prevention equipment as required. To assist with cleaning or grounds maintenance tasks as requested.

To visually inspect electrical fittings regularly, log defects and process arrangements for repair.

To operate and maintain heating and hot water plant.

To monitor energy use and take necessary action to reduce waste.

To organise and carry out the collection and movement of various items.

To ensure that the outside of buildings are maintained in good order.

To ensure the safe condition, use and storage of all equipment and materials.

To ensure that emergency repairs are dealt with speedily and effectively.

To ensure clear access for emergency services at all times.

To promote and maximise the security of the premises.

To manage the supervision and appraisal of the Assistant Property Caretaker (dependent on service).

This will involve assessing their performance against set standards and giving them feedback both informally and during regular meetings as set out in Group policy.

This, along with helping individuals to identify and address their training needs, and providing on-the-job coaching is aimed at ensuring a high standard of work.

To carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and its objectives.

This duty includes checking that any person entering the property has a right to do so and their visit is recorded in accordance with procedures

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