Caretaker Supervisor

Our local authority client based in North London are urgently seeking an experienced Caretaker Supervisor.

*£28 an hour Umbrella*

Key responsibilities

Be responsible for the supervision and line management of the mobile/relief caretaking team, ensuring they provide services to estates set out within the caretaking and quality assurance manuals.

Ensure they andyour team are well trained, knowledgeable and compliant with Health and safety legislation associated with this role, including use of PPE, safe and efficient use of chemicals and equipment, accident and incident reporting etc.

Resolve issues creatively, sensitively and in line with procedures.

Keep accurate records on caretaking, ensuring robust processes are in place for recording service charges, performance monitoring, sickness absence, risk assessments and all other records relating to their team.

Experience

• Experience/Ability to supervise and line manage dispersed staff
• Experience or understanding of caretaking and estate services provision within the public sector

Skills

• Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team of staff to deliver a high level of performance
• Have a working knowledge of health and safety requirements, as related to this area of work and the ability to monitor and ensure compliance with H&S
• Ability to contribute and support the development of new policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and experience of dealing with people from a wide range of backgrounds

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.