Mobile Caretaker

Mobile Caretaker

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• Hourly Rate: £15.94 - £17.63 per hour
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• Duration: 12 weeks temporary – 2 positions available
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• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week – Full Time - Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
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• Location / Hybrid Working: Welwyn and Hatfield - Field-based role across housing estates
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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• Carry out routine inspections of communal housing estates, blocks, and surrounding areas.
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• Identify and report health and safety hazards, fire risks, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, repair issues, and grounds maintenance concerns.
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• Complete inspection records accurately, including photographic evidence where required.
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• Assist with the proactive management, removal, and storage of TORT items in accordance with current policies and procedures.
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• Conduct daily inspections of estates with high levels of fly-tipping and housing management concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken and recorded.
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• Liaise with Neighbourhood Officers, Housing Assistants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure follow-up actions are completed.
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• Undertake litter picking, sweeping, and maintaining cleanliness around communal areas and bin stores.
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• Arrange clearance of larger waste deposits and fly-tipping through the appropriate service teams.
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• Support the maintenance and presentation of housing estates to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.
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• Respond to estate-related issues as directed by management.
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Required Skills & Experience

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• Knowledge of estate services, grounds maintenance, cleaning, or caretaking duties.
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• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities within communal housing environments.
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• Ability to identify and report housing management and environmental issues.
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• Practical approach with a willingness to undertake outdoor duties in all weather conditions.
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• Reliable, organised, and able to work with minimal supervision.
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• Basic IT skills to complete inspection reports and record actions taken.
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Special Conditions

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• Full UK driving licence essential.
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• Must have access to a vehicle and be insured for business use.
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• Role requires regular travel between housing estates across Welwyn and Hatfield.
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• The post involves outdoor working and manual handling activities.
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To apply for the Mobile caretaker position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience