Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
This is an exciting time to join a newly developed and forward‑thinking team, which now includes the new Housing Facilities and Compliance Assistant roles designed to strengthen and enhance the overall service we provide.
As a Caretaker, you will work closely and collaboratively with the Estates Team and the newly appointed Facilities and Compliance Assistants to create a fully joined‑up approach to building safety, presentation, and maintenance. Together, you will support the effective management of Northumberland County Council’s low‑ to mid‑rise blocks across the county and contribute to a proactive, customer‑focused caretaker service.
Your role will be an important part of ensuring our 8,500 tenanted homes are well maintained, helping customers to sustain their tenancies, and supporting a coordinated service that works collectively to achieve the highest standards.
You will be responsible for maintaining the internal and external communal areas of the blocks to a tidy, safe, and hygienic standard, in accordance with Northumberland County Council’s Service Standards, Cleaning Specifications, and the Fire Safety Regulations 2022.
A key part of the role will be working closely with Facilities and Compliance Assistants to plan and carry out regular inspections of communal areas and developing a continuous action plan to ensure the blocks remain safe, well-maintained, and attractive places to live.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3AG, with a salary of £26,403 to £28,142 per annum.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Stephanie Briggs via email at stephanie.briggs@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 but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
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 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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