Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Join Islington Council in our mission to create a more equitable community where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. We are guided by our core values of being collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering, which together form the acronym 'CARE'—the essence of public service. As a caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our estates, ensuring a high standard of service for our residents. Your work will directly contribute to the well-being and satisfaction of the community, embodying our commitment to quality and equality.

Responsibilities:

Perform caretaker duties, including cleaning and estate maintenance, in collaboration with residents and management.
Report to the Estate Services Co-ordinator and Quality Assurance Officers, and liaise with Area Office staff.
Complete daily management documentation and maintain records of tenant complaints and incidents.
Report tenancy regulation violations and abandoned vehicles.
Maintain communal lighting and manage keys for communal areas.
Respond to emergencies and coordinate with emergency services as needed.
Keep assigned lodges clean and manage estate stores, tools, and equipment.
Conduct minor repairs and remove offensive graffiti within set timelines.
Control weed growth and ensure cleanliness of hard-standing areas.
Maintain litter-free shrub beds and grass areas.
Foster positive relationships with tenants, providing advice and assistance, especially to vulnerable groups.
Attend Area Office during designated duty periods and manage lumber removal.
Ensure estate cleaning frequencies are upheld and participate in paired working arrangements.
Work on multiple estates, including weekend duties on a rota basis.
Deliver services in line with Islington Council’s customer care and quality standards.
Perform estate liaison duties and uphold the Equal Opportunity Employment Policy.
Promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, reporting concerns to a Team Leader.

Requirements

Requirements:

Proficiency in using information technology systems to enhance efficiency.
Ability to achieve service outcomes, outputs, and personal appraisal targets.
Commitment to Islington Council’s values of public service, quality, equality, and empowerment.
Compliance with the Data Protection Act and relevant legislation.
Adherence to Health and Safety policies and legislation.
Effective financial management and resource deployment to ensure value for money.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, Health and Safety, and other relevant regulations.
Ability to identify opportunities and risks, escalating issues as necessary.

Work Style:

Frontline Role
We operate on a bi-weekly payment plan

Caretaker