Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
You will support in the management of Northumberland County Councils 8,500 stock of tenanted homes, the Caretaker service provides a proactive service in supporting customers sustain their tenancies.
To be responsible for keeping the Low to Mid Rise Blocks and the surrounding areas in a tidy, safe and hygienic condition, in line with Northumberland County Councils Service Standards, Cleaning Specifications and the Fire Safety Regulations 2022. Deliver an efficient and customer focused Caretaker service for all residents.
You will also being responsible for planning and conducting regular inspections of the communal areas within blocks and developing a continuous action plan to ensure that the blocks are maintained as safe and attractive places.
You will be office based at Compass House, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2BE.
With a salary of £25,584 to £27,269 per annum.
The role is a full-time permanent position.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Louise Landreth via email; louise.landreth@northumberland.gov.uk
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- As a Caretaker your duties involve travelling to sites throughout the county on a regular basis so a full UK Driving License is essential
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate business needs.
- You will be a highly motivated, customer focused individual who thrives on making a positive difference to others.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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