Caretaker – Grade 2

Caretaker needed at a day centre in Birmingham

Your new company
Due to the partnership between Hays and Birmingham City Council, we are looking to recruit a Caretaker for one of their adult day centres in the Hockley area. Being the largest leading local authority in the whole of Europe, Birmingham City Council are renowned for their expertise in public services and endless opportunities. Birmingham City Council provides the city’s residents with a number of services to ensure stability within citizens’ daily lives.
Your new role
You will be working as part of the team to ensure the smooth running of the service, maintaining a clean, safe and secure environment. Key duties include:Maintaining the security of the building and surrounding areasCarrying out any maintenance and repairs as requiredAbiding by health and safety regulationsAssisting in general cleaning and maintenanceChecking fire exits are kept clear and windows and doors are secure when the building is evacuatedLoading and transporting service users to and from the day centreResponsible for the day-to-day maintenance and safety of vehiclesThis role is initially until 31st March 2025.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will need to have had previous experience in a similar job role and be able to take care of any tasks required to ensure the maintenance of the service, including carrying out basic repairs, maintenance and safety checks. Within this role, you will need to use your initiative and be able to identify hazards and resolve them.It is essential that you have an enhanced DBS for this role.
What you’ll get in return
You will be paid a competitive hourly rate and have a guaranteed long-term, full-time role until March 2025, with further opportunities for permanent opportunities. As a Hays contractor, you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout the recruitment process as well as whilst you are at work. You will be given access to our training platform, where you can assign yourself to free online training to enhance your own skills.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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