Title: Caretakers
Contract Type: Permanent 
Location:  South Acton 

Persona: Site Based    
Salary: £21,693.80 per annum                                                                  
Closing date for completed applications:  30th May 2022 at 11.00pm                
Interviews will be held in person at our South Acton office on the 14th & 15th June 2022 

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

We are currently recruiting for Caretakers who will form part of our Estate Services structure and are a key function of our continuing commitment to providing a responsive customer-based service for our residents. As a caretaker you will be involved in maintaining communal areas within our blocks and on our estates, carrying out communal cleaning and grounds maintenance work, as well as doing small maintenance repairs as required.  You will also be liaising directly with residents and contractors and answering queries and you must have due regard to health & safety and security issues.

You should be capable of carrying out a variety of small repair jobs and working effectively as part of a team and under your own initiative.  Trade skills, Gardening or DIY experience would be an advantage together with a recognised City & Guilds or Bics qualification in cleaning, although not essential as training would be provided.

If you don’t have previous experience or qualifications, but are willing to learn, have ambition, enthusiasm, and care about delivering a first-class service to our residents we would like to hear from you.                                                                                     

You must be a good communicator and be willing to learn new skills as the service adapts to the changing needs within the Neighbourhood. You will often be working alone and therefore need to be able to work on your own initiative and be self-motivated to organise your own time effectively.  You will need to be proactive in your daily activities and aware of safe working practices.

It is an essential requirement that you have a good standard of literacy and it would be desirable if you have IT skills as you will be required to use a PC, undertaking online courses and assessments. However, this can be learnt on the job during the probationary period. 

For this post the successful candidate will need to apply for or be in possession of a Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) to enable them to work within the team. Please note that this will be applied for by L&Q on behalf of the successful candidate. For further information about the Disclosure Barring Service please visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk

To be placed in:                                                                Internal & External          

Closing Date:                                                                    30^th May 2022 at 11.00pm

Interviews will be held in person at our office in South Acton on the 14^th & 15^th June 2022

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

L&Q follow current COVID guidelines. If you require any adjustments or support, please email [email protected]
 

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At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme,  an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

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L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. 

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

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