Caretaker

Caretaker

Location:                   Across services in King’s Lynn, Tilney St Lawerence and Downham Market

Salary/Hourly rate:   £11.44 per hour

Contract type:           Permanent, Part-Time, 25 Hours per week

We are Independence Matters, a provider of adult care services in Norfolk.

Our services in King’s Lynn, Tilney St Lawrence and Downham Market are looking for a Caretaker to help ensure that the premises and grounds are maintained and secure in accordance with our policies and procedures.

The role involves working weekdays, with some flexibility that could include the occasional weekend.

You will need to be comfortable working independently, using your own initiative and being responsible for monitoring and recording checks that relate to fire safety and legionella. Full training will be provided.

A knowledge of Health and Safety and an ability to undertake simple DIY repairs is preferable.

We recruit on values and train on skills. We use a values-based safer recruitment process. We respect diversity and welcome your application.

Benefits and Recognition

In return for your hard work and passion you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our valued colleagues:

• 20 days annual leave plus recognised public holidays. Annual leave entitlement rises to 22 days after two years’ service and 25 days after five years’ service (pro rata for part time employees) with an option to buy additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development, including Industry recognised qualifications
• 24/7 access to a confidential and independent counselling and information service.
• Long Service Awards and recognition scheme.
• Colleagues Advisory Board which acts as link between colleagues and the Independence Matters Board.
• Occupational Health and Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Service.
• Access to great discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme.
• Occupational sick pay from commencement of employment.
• Access to credit union for savings and loans schemes
• Free onsite parking

We are proud of our commitment to our Disability Confident Award.

If you have a disability or any specific requirements that may require reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, we would be happy to accommodate!

This role is subject to a Basic DBS and relevant compliance checks. It is essential that the role holder has a full UK driving licence and full business insurance to use their vehicle for work.