Job Description

Job description
Vacancy: Communal Caretaker



Closing date: Wednesday 13 August 2025



Shortlisting: Thursday 14 August 2025



Proposed Interview date: Tuesday 26 August 2025



Salary: 24,340.26

About

the vacancy:

We are looking to hire a Communal Caretaker to help our Estates team to provide an efficient and effective caretaking service for Communal blocks, ensuring the safety of our residents.



Our Communal Caretakers must have:


A commitment to providing a strong community focus and improving the lives of our residents The ability to demonstrate Hedyn's equal opportunities, Health & Safety, and Customer Service Standards in all activities The willingness to put resident engagement and participation at the heart of all activities A commitment to ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with all relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the cleanliness of the premises is maintained to a high standard and that all internal and external communal areas are free from litter and are cleaned as per the agreed cleaning specification. To observe all regulations related to Health & Safety at Work including COSHH, Manual Handling and the Organisation's Health & Safety Policy To commit to keeping the communal area's free from debris and being used as storage areas, assist in maintaining a risk based inspection regime for all Hedyn areas to satisfy Hedyn obligations in relation to public health & safety and to minimise potential liability claims and ensure all caretaking and cleaning work records are up to date and relevant, utilising the relevant IS system. Ensure safe storage of cleaning materials and equipment etc. and re-order replacements when necessary. Maintain external cleanliness of grounds and safety of the buildings, including litter clearance on communal land, shrub bed areas and car parks. During winter months ensure the presence of grit bins and clear snow off main footpaths or walkways and spread grit as per the Hedyn gritting policy. To work effectively and liaise with Estates team, to report any maintenance defects and assist fellow caretakers when required. Carry out general Health & Safety maintenance block inspections to help maintain a clean and safe environment. Advise residents on organisational matters and foster good relationships between residents and Hedyn. To assist during resident meetings as necessary. Educate residents to correctly dispose of waste and recycling, communicate and enforce anti- fly tipping ethos when necessary. Maintain accurate inventories, records and reports as required. To carry out any other duties as directed by your Line Manager in furtherance of the organisation and individual objectives and policies.




(Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.)





For further information about the role, please contact recruitment@hedyn.wales





Application Process:



We require an application form to be completed for every role.





We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.





Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package:



We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way.



As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential.



Enhanced Pension Scheme:

We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions.



Enhanced Annual Leave:

You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following 3 years' service.



Agile Working Policy (dependent on role):

Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.'



Health and Wellbeing:

We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption.



Development:

We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development.



We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application.



If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you.