Job Description

About the role / vacancy

Site Caretaker

Salary:

25,501 pa

Hours:

Full time permanent position - Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm

Location:

Fontwell, Arundel, West Sussex

Amicus is a Therapeutic Community for vulnerable and traumatised children. Our Therapeutic Community consists of our three Residential Homes; School and Head Office. In the role of Site Caretaker you will be looking after our Head Office and School site (which are at the same location). The environment and maintenance of our site plays an important and very valued part in our therapeutic work. We are currently looking for an extraordinary, creative, resilient & committed individual who is skilled and passionate in their work to join our Environment Team as Site Caretaker.

Experience is essential, and qualifications beneficial for this role. Having the right ethos, enthusiasm and understanding are key qualities we are looking for.

The role of Site Caretaker is a full-time position for 40 hours a week and involves assisting in providing a safe, containing, and well-maintained environment for the organisation and children. Responding to a variety of caretaking roles at the school and office buildings, including ensuring site safety, maintaining the grounds and buildings, setting up for the school day and assisting the Maintenance and Environment Team with site maintenance and preparations during the school holidays, and in response to the needs of the school and the Amicus Community.

If you...

have previous caretaking experience and skills

are enthusiastic, reliable, and approachable.

having a caring and sensitive approach towards people

want to make a difference to the lives of children

hold a full UK driving licence

...then you could be the person we are looking for!

We can offer you.......

An enthusiastic, supportive, encouraging management and staff team

A fully accredited Therapeutic Community environment specialised in working with children who have suffered trauma

Generous Company Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Staff Introduction Scheme

. Free homecooked lunch and refreshments

A full UK driving license is essential. Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore undergo Enhanced DBS checks and will be required to complete a ful Application Pack for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,501.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Reference ID: Site Caretaker