Estate Caretaker
£25,486 per annum + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week
Your Pride. Our Spaces. Happy Communities.
At Curo, we take pride in creating clean, safe places where people want to live. Our estates and shared areas are the first thing residents see when they come home. We need people who care about making that first impression count.
This varied role puts you at the heart of our communities. You'll be based on one of our larger estates four days a week, with one day working as part of the wider team. You'll keep shared spaces welcoming while taking on basic maintenance tasks and supporting residents. You'll meet our residents along the way and make their surroundings cleaner and safer each day.
What you'll be doing
- Acting as the contact point on site f3or colleagues, contractors and residents
- Basic maintenance tasks such as repairing bin stores, putting up signs and noticeboards
- Spot and report any repairs or health and safety concerns to the right teams
- Taking photographs and completing records using our mobile app systems
- Clearing household waste and litter picking to keep estate areas clean and debris-free
- Cleaning shared areas including stairwells, entrances, common spaces and bin areas
- Working independently most of the time with weekly team meetings
What you'll get in return
Beyond a good salary of £25,486 and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get:
- 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years
- Your birthday off as an extra holiday
- Up to 10% matched pension contribution
- Free parking at many of our locations
- Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing
More about you
Essential:
- A full UK driving licence as you'll drive a Curo van between locations
- Experience working with customers in challenging situations
- Strong resilience and adaptability when dealing with difficult circumstances
- Ability to work independently and make decisions on your own
- Flexible attitude and willingness to take on varied tasks
- Strong attention to detail in your work
- Self-motivated with excellent planning skills
- Comfortable using mobile devices and technology for photos and records
- Comfortable with physical demands and being on your feet throughout the day
Desirable:
- Previous experience in caretaking, cleaning or grounds maintenance
- Experience working in challenging community environments
- Knowledge of health and safety practices when using equipment
- Basic maintenance or DIY skills
We value skills from various backgrounds. Whether you've worked in retail, hospitality, security, or other service roles, your customer service experience and adaptable approach could be perfect for this role.
About Curo
We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for. We're also the 5th best housing association nationwide.
We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.
We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]
