Job Description

Here at North Wales Housing, we make a difference to people's lives every day. If you're committed to helping us achieve this, we'll make sure we make a positive difference to your life too. Let's work together to build on 50 years of providing quality homes across North Wales, investing into communities and supporting those facing homelessness.

Our team of around 230 individuals mean a lot to us, too. We're proud to say that we're a Gold Standard Investors in People employer, testament to our desire to care for our colleagues. Our People Strategy focuses on creating an environment where our people are proud to work at a place they want to be, supported to achieve their potential, give their best, and feel valued for their contribution.

The Package

Permanent contract 35 hours per week Hourly rate of 12.60 Required to work in communal areas of North Wales Housing Offices, schemes and resident communal areas within the Northwest Wales, Caernarfon, Bangor and Anglesey areas Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc. Further studies support and career development opportunities Employee health assistance and Annual Leave purchase scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Generous contributory pension scheme
The Role - Community Caretaker

As part of the Services Team, you'll provide effective and consistent cleaning, caretaking and waste management service to NWH's void properties. Assisting with the cleaning of resident communal areas and office spaces, including providing specialist cleans. You'll play a key role across the organisation delivering value for money and customer satisfaction. This will involve:

Conduct thorough pre-void clearances via effective waste removal strategies, including responsible disposal at designated waste management facilities. Carry out detailed cleaning prior to relet of properties, ensuring NWH standards are met. Verify and program Communal entrance fobs/keys for void properties Complete specialist cleaning tasks utilising appropriate equipment and following appropriate safety protocols Assist Community Cleaners with the day-to-day cleaning of resident communal areas and NWH office spaces. Support Community Safety Officers with initiatives related to cleanliness and compliance e.g. meter readings / assisting with a 2-person manual handling task. Monitor stock levels and request cleaning materials as required. Keep accurate records of waste disposal and cleaning activities for reporting purposes. Escalate concerns efficiently to the relevant service manager.
Our Requirements - Community Caretaker

Experience of working within the cleaning/ maintenance sector preferably for a local authority/registered social landlord or commercial contractor Experience of maintaining high health and safety standards within a cleaning/maintenance environment Awareness of Health and Safety Procedures including Fire Safety, incident /accident/near miss reporting Awareness of legislation in regard to COSSH. Legionella Control Awareness of professional boundaries Awareness of the support needs of vulnerable people Awareness of Safeguarding. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic IT skills, including MS office packages. Full UK drivers' licence You will demonstrate an ability to be courteous and be able to say basic greetings and pronounce place names accurately in Welsh.
At North Wales Housing we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. You must be willing for a basic DBS disclosure to be undertaken by our organisation.

North Wales Housing is an equal opportunities organisation who particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. All Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates, as well as disabled applicants who meet our essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: On the road