Senior Caretaker

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen in our Caretaking Service for a Senior Caretaker to supervise a team of Housing Caretakers. You will directly lead staff providing on site services to our tenants and residents. You will be required to demonstrate previous experience of line management/staff supervision. You will be required to carry out site inspections in challenging and physically demanding housing properties and residential estates. You will be required to communicate effectively with our tenants and residents; contractors; housing team members. You will require a knowledge of Health & Safety at Work legislation as well as Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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