Cymdeithas Gofal the Care Society
North Ceredigion
Full-time
Job Description
Caretaker
All criteria are Essential unless indicated otherwise

Reports to:   Caretaker and Transport Supervisor

Responsible for:  n/a

Overall Job Purpose:
The Caretaker will providing a high quality and effective caretaking service in and around
properties in North Ceredigion area predominantly, although from time to time, the post
holder will be expected to cover for colleagues in other areas whilst working as part of the
team.

Requirement:

This role requires an up-to-date and satisfactory enhanced (barred list) DBS Certificate

Key Responsibilities – Functional

•  Liaise  with  tenants  and  residents  in  flats  and  on  our  estates  with  regard  to
management  issues  generally  providing  good  neighbour  assistance  and
cleaning communal areas to specification and to maintain an adequate stock of
cleaning materials.

•  Liaise  with  the  Customer  Services  Department    to  ensure  that  maintenance
requests are reported promptly, and to check on the security of the communal
areas on a daily basis.

•  The Caretaker will be expected to undertake legionella checks as directed, as
well  as  fire  alarm  checks,  emergency  lighting  checks  and  other  fire-related
checks on a weekly basis, recording and reporting findings to the appropriate
colleagues within the business.

•  Undertake play area inspections, record findings and ensuring that any remedial
action  gets  addressed  quickly.  Any  equipment  or  areas  found  to  be  unsafe
should be cordoned off to ensure the safety of possible users..

•  Check for any graffiti and fly tipping and check CCTV recording to collect/collate
any  available  evidence  relating  to  anti-social  behaviour  in  the  flats  for
consideration by the Group Director of Housing and Support and to contact the
police in serious cases.

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•  Be the contact point for the Neighbourhood Policing team.

•  Prepare all bins in readiness  for collection on bin day, keep the  bin compound

clean and tidy.

•  Take electricity meter readings and notify the Finance Office.

•  Remove  dog  /  animal  waste  and  hazardous  items  from  communal  areas  or

occupied / unoccupied rooms in a proper and safe manner.

•  The post holder may be required to attend courses for training as directed from

time to time.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list and in view of changing
demands, legislation, and regulations, the duties may be reviewed and revised as
deemed reasonable and appropriate.

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Personal Specification
Caretaker

This person specification details the experience and skills for the position of Caretaker at
Barcud. All skills and experience are essential except where explicitly indicated to be
desirable (D).

Qualifications:

•  A good standard of general education.
•  Trade qualification (Desirable)
•  Clean, valid driving licence
•  Use of own vehicle

Experience:

•  Relevant  experience  of  working  as  a  caretaker,  or

tradesperson

background.(Desirable)

Information sharing with partner agencies (Desirable)

•  Understanding of Health and Safety at Work.
•
•  Supervisory experience. (Desirable)
•  Previous  employment  within  a  Housing  Association  or  public  sector

environment (Desirable)

Relevant Skills / Ability:

•  The  ability  to  use  information  technology  and  send  emails  and  use  a

smartphone or tablet (Essential)

•  A requirement to use ladders where necessary.
•  The ability to use hand tools and move household items.
•  Good  customer  service  skills,  with  basic  experience  of  dealing  with  the

general public.

•  The ability to keep accurate records for time sheets and administration of the

services.

•  The ability to communicate in both Welsh and English. (Desirable)
•  Awareness of Data Protection requirements.

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Personal Qualities:

•  Capable of working to busy schedules.
•  Capable of using own initiative and working unsupervised.
•  A strong commitment to high quality customer service.
•  Adopts a flexible approach to the requirements of the job. Adapts positively

to change.

•  A can-do attitude

Name……………………………………………………….

Signature………………………………………………….

Date…………………………………………………………

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