Children's Homes Caretaker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Join our team as a Children's Homes Caretaker!

As the Caretaker for a children’s home, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment. This is a behind-the-scenes role that focuses on ensuring the home is safe and compliant with all health and safety regulations. You’ll be responsible for the upkeep of the property, performing routine maintenance, and keeping the facilities in excellent condition.

This position does not involve direct interaction with the children but is pivotal in providing them a safe and comfortable home. Your daily tasks will involve conducting safety inspections, overseeing minor repairs, managing external contractors, and ensuring the home adheres to all regulatory standards. You’ll also work to keep the property’s aesthetic quality high, attending to painting, decorating, and minor adjustments as needed.

In this role, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to creating a positive environment for children in care. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety standards will help foster a secure setting for the children and staff.

Apply now and be a part of a team that values your dedication and passion!

About us

At our Children's Homes, we are committed to providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children. Our team is made up of compassionate professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being and development of every child in our care. We believe in fostering a sense of community and belonging, and we are proud of the positive impact we have on the lives of the children and families we support.

You will be working closely with the homes managers to ensure the homes are of a high standard.

About the role

As a Children's Homes Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the day-to-day operations of our homes. Your duties will include:

1. Conduct regular safety checks throughout the property to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
2. Monitor and manage risk areas, reporting and addressing hazards promptly.
3. Perform minor repairs in areas like plumbing, electrical fixtures, and general wear-and-tear to keep facilities functional.
4. Paint, decorate, and make minor cosmetic adjustments to maintain an inviting appearance.
5. Maintain logs for health and safety checks, repairs, and maintenance schedules.
6. Keep records of contractor visits, completed repairs, and maintenance activities for auditing and reporting.
7. Ensure waste is disposed of properly and in accordance with local environmental regulations.
8. Work closely with senior staff to report on maintenance needs, safety concerns, and upcoming tasks.
9. Maintain a supportive and cooperative relationship with other staff to minimize disruption during maintenance activities.

About you

You’re practical, reliable, and good at spotting things that need fixing. You know how to keep buildings safe and up to standard, with some experience in handling basic repairs, cleaning, and general maintenance. You understand the basics of health and safety rules and can keep things running smoothly by planning tasks and keeping records.

You work well with others, including other staff and outside contractors, and can communicate any issues that need attention. If you’re someone who takes pride in keeping things safe, clean, and looking good, this role could be a great fit.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you are ready to make a difference and join a team that values your dedication and passion, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help us create a brighter future for the children in our care.

Other information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us