BPHA
Mobile Caretaker
£10,169.59 pa
Permanent, Part Time – 14.5 hours – Thursday (7.5hrs) / Friday (7 hours)
Bedford, UK
Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming environments for residents? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others? bpha is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and play a vital part in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and community spirit of our buildings.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver a high-quality, customer-focused caretaking service to our residents.
- Respond swiftly to emergencies and act as a first responder, ensuring the ongoing safety of communal buildings.
- Complete health and safety assessments, keep accurate records, and help bpha meet statutory and legislative requirements.
- Supervise contractors and maintenance teams on site, assisting with tasks like grass cutting, window cleaning, and repairs.
- Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks-including fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, and lifts.
- Ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and free from hazards, following bpha's "Move It or Lose It" process.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, reading meters, and adjusting time switches.
- Work closely with housing officers and other stakeholders to provide a joint approach to building safety.
- Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism, supporting residents and liaising with emergency services when needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Ability to work independently (lone working) and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience in cleaning and general maintenance.
- Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Asprey data systems.
- Relevant qualifications (or equivalent experience) such as Legionella P900, Level 2 VRQ Award in Asset and Building Compliance Awareness.
- COSHH training is desirable.
Our Values:
At bpha, we live by our values:
- We take responsibility: We do what we say and hold ourselves accountable.
- We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
- We are better together: We collaborate, value diversity, and achieve more as one team.
- We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference for more people.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, ambitious team committed to excellence.
- Make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of our residents.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Work in a role where your actions truly matter, every single day.
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