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Service Care Solutions is seeking a proactive and reliable individual to join our client team as a Mobile Caretaker in Sutton.
As a Mobile Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of communal areas within our housing estates.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance of Communal Areas: Keep communal areas clean, tidy, and free from debris, including floors, walls, fixtures, and fittings.
Responsibly remove graffiti and hazards caused by dumped or broken debris.
Groundskeeping: Maintain estate grounds, grass, and planted areas in a neat and tidy condition, including weed control, pruning, litter picking, and irrigation.
Undertake planting and bed preparation work to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the estates.
Building Maintenance: Ensure the buildings' fabric is well-maintained and clean, addressing issues with wood/metal work and graffiti.
Monitor and replenish supplies of cleaning materials and equipment as needed.
Equipment Management: Regularly inspect and maintain all equipment used in caretaking duties to ensure safe operation.
Promptly report any faulty equipment for urgent repair or replacement.
Waste Management: Manage refuse bins efficiently, rotating and maintaining them in clean, operable condition.
Assist with bulk waste removal and report any damaged bins promptly.
Safety and Security: Maintain awareness of the estate's infrastructure, holding keys to communal and locked areas.
Collaborate with emergency services and authorized personnel as needed.
Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with residents by providing assistance, advice, and support.
Actively engage with the neighborhood police office and report any disturbances or emergencies.
Children's Play Areas: Ensure children's play areas are safe and hazard-free, conducting regular inspections and promptly reporting any damage or hazards.
Gutter and Gully Clearance: Clear gutters and gullies using appropriate equipment to prevent blockages and maintain proper drainage.
Vehicle Maintenance: Keep the mobile van clean, internally and externally, and ensure it is properly serviced and inspected according to lease agreements.
Requirements:
Previous experience in caretaking, grounds maintenance, or a related field is desirable.
Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations and best practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Valid driver's license required for mobile staff.
Application Process: If you are passionate about maintaining safe and welcoming environments and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Sutton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.11 per hour
Posted: 2024-05-08 10:22:19
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Are you passionate about providing excellent service and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of residential estates? Service Care Solutions is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team in Leatherhead!
Main Purpose of the Role: As a Caretaker, your primary responsibility will be to deliver a high-quality caretaking service to residents, ensuring that estates are clean, tidy, and safe.
Your commitment to customer focus will be paramount in all your interactions.
Key Accountabilities:
Inspect and clean all communal areas to agreed specifications, including sweeping, mopping, external litter picking, leaf clearance, and bin area maintenance.
Conduct health and safety checks of communal areas, promptly reporting any issues such as bulk rubbish, graffiti, or abandoned vehicles.
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and legislation, adhering to risk assessments and safe working practices.
Grit estate access paths and roads during snow/ice conditions.
Monitor internal and external services provided on the estate.
Safely store equipment and chemicals in line with COSHH regulations and health and safety guidelines.
Record all work through the Estate Services Monitoring system, reporting repairs and Anti-Social Behaviour issues as necessary.
Interact with residents courteously and respectfully, providing assistance as needed.
If provided with a company van, maintain its cleanliness, complete relevant inspections, and report any accidents or damage appropriately.
Undertake any additional duties as required by the team leader/operations manager.
Experience and Pre-Qualification Criteria:Essential:
Good standard of general education.
Demonstrated ability to provide a customer-focused service.
Proficiency in using hand-held computer devices.
Desirable:
Awareness of manual handling and workplace health and safety.
Knowledge of COSHH Regulations and BICSs.
Previous experience in cleaning or caretaking roles.
Hold a full valid manual UK driving license.
If you're ready to make a difference and take on this fulfilling role as a Caretaker with Service Care Solutions, apply today! Join us in ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming environments for residents in Leatherhead.
To apply, please submit your CV to hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk or contact 01772 208967 for more information.
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Type: Contract Location: Leatherhead, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £11.44 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-25 13:36:27
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Service Care Construction have a vacancy for an Estates Services Gardener based in Birmingham working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the Midlands covering the Birmingham and surrounding areas.The gardening work includes grass cutting, clearance, planting, weeding and spraying and maintenance of shrub areas, hedges, bushes etc and the candidate would require experience of use of appropriate hand tools and mechanical horticultural appliances for commercial/industrial equipment, larger than domestic sites.
The role will also involve Estates work ensuring the internal of the buildings are well kept, secure and maintained supporting the Caretakers and Contractors on the site.As a Estate Services Gardener we need you to have:
General knowledge of grounds maintenance
Experience of grass cutting and collection, Grass cutting and collection, Hedge and bush reduction and shaping, Strimming, Weed management, Shrub maintenance, pruning and planting, Litter picking, Maintenance of hard standing areas
Experience of using appropriate equipment including the operation of petrol machinery and ride on mowers
Be able to undertake physical activities including lifting of heavy items and working to a high standard
Experience of working in a team
Able to maintain work records and reporting
Experience of dealing with customers and commitment to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction
Basic Health and Safety knowledge in a gardening including the use of chemicals and equipment
Be able to work to and meet varying deadlines
Full UK Driving License
For more informatiopn on this role and to apply, please contact Prakash today by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.19 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-25 10:25:26
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Temporary Accommodation & Procurement Service Manager 17.5 Hours a Week - 2 Days in Office, 1 WFH Initially Office Based whilst Training We are seeking a Housing Services Manager to oversee a Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Team.
You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Team and directly supervising the Senior Temporary Accommodation Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Access & Support Officer, the Supported Project Manager and Caretakers.
Your role will involve developing and implementing systems and practices to ensure that the service achieves performance targets and quality standards.Key Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise staff within the Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Team, ensuring compliance with legislation, council policies, and best practices.
Lead the development and implementation of strategies to procure suitable properties for homeless clients, meeting statutory targets and housing needs.
Assist in formulating strategy, policy, and development for private sector housing.
Set priorities for the team's work, ensuring performance and customer care standards are met.
Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement new policies or frameworks in response to demands and government targets.
Develop and implement new procedures or practices for the team, considering legislative and accreditation requirements.
Effectively manage budgets and resources, negotiate with landlords, and evaluate information to identify solutions.
Represent the organization in meetings, presentations, and negotiations with stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
Good knowledge of current housing legislation related to homelessness.
Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Strong negotiation skills for property procurement and landlord relations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyse complex situations.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Understanding of multi-agency partnerships and team management.
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, including attending meetings and emergencies outside office hours.
Significant experience in front-line housing services and team management.
Track record of delivering high-quality customer-focused services and driving service improvement.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Alex at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to alex.yates@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Woolwich, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £0.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-19 15:07:35
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Job Title - Operations Facilitator
Location - Islington N1
Contract - Temp - 12 weeks ongoing
Hours - 35.
Monday to Friday 9-5
Role summary -
The client is currently seeking a highly motivated and organised Operations Facilitator to provide administrative and support services to the Estate Services teams.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in managing caretaking, grounds maintenance, refuse and recycling services, repairs, and health and safety requirements on estates.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the Estate Services teams are provided with the highest levels of support to manage caretaking, grounds maintenance, refuse and recycling services, repairs, and health and safety requirements on our estates.
Create spreadsheets and databases relating to Estate Services functions; to input and extract information; to analyse the data and to provide written reports on findings.
Manage the communal key service, including programming of fobs, ensuring records are accurate and up to date and all required keys are stocked.
Provide operational support related to the management of caretakers; assist in the creation of team rotas and working arrangements for weekend working.
Timely processing and monitoring of invoices.
Deputise for the Service Delivery Manager as directed and working in association with Estate Services Area Managers.
Check and authorise leave requests, sickness and any other absence for the Mobile Relief Caretaking Team ensuring adequate cover is in place and that records are accurately maintained during the absence of the Mobile Relief Supervisor.
Liaise with suppliers regarding orders and deliveries during the absence of the Stores Manager.
Raise communal repairs and follow up any repairs related issues.
Ensure that written and verbal enquiries regarding estate related issues are dealt with professionally, effectively and in line with targets.
Take ownership of service requests, providing a helpful response and resolve issues to satisfactory conclusion.
Effectively manage operational systems dealing with incoming mail complaints and enquiries concerning service delivery.
Liaise with Estate Services staff including caretakers to respond to the wide range of estate management queries.
Answer telephone calls, deal with enquiries and take messages.
Requirements:
Experience in managing caretaking, grounds maintenance, refuse and recycling services, repairs, and health and safety requirements on estates.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create spreadsheets and databases relating to Estate Services functions; to input and extract information; to analyse the data and to provide written reports on findings.
Experience in managing the communal key service, including programming of fobs, ensuring records are accurate and up to date and all required keys are stocked.
Experience in providing operational support related to the management of caretakers; assist in the creation of team rotas and working arrangements for weekend working.
Ability to effectively manage operational systems dealing with incoming mail complaints and enquiries concerning service delivery.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £20.59 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-10 23:35:02
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Service Care Solutions is looking for an experienced Caretaker to work for a local authority in Sutton, London.
Key Responsibilities:
Block Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, Bulk/Graffiti Removal, Minor Communal Repairs and responding to other estate issues.
Communicate effectively with others, including residents and colleagues, and successfully engage with residents to receive and respond to their feedback.
Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement.
Uses new technologies, particularly smartphones and handheld devices , to adopt modern, agile working practices, improve customer service and eliminate paper-based processes wherever possible.
Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and follow standards and procedures to ensure compliance with all council, regulator, and statutory requirements, including the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and relevant health and safety standards.
The Right Candidate:
Operates effectively in an environment that requires work outdoors in all weathers, includes potential exposure to hazardous substances, manual handling of heavy objects.
Able to use a smartphone/basic IT databases.
Ability to carry out a range of basic maintenance tasks.
You have experience of deep cleaning and use of specialist cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Desirable
Full time position based on 36hrs a week, working Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.If you are interested with that role, please call on 01772 208967 or send your cv to hona.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Sutton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.50 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-05 11:36:58
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Service Care Solutions is looking for an experienced Caretaker to work for a local authority in the Central London area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
To oversee and help supervise contractors carrying out repairs and maintenance works to ensure they work in a safe, clean and productive manner.
To undertake minor building maintenance work including changing light fittings, lock changes, clearing blocked drains, minor redecoration, which includes painting and any other minor repair works identified.
Undertake regular inspections of heating and water temperatures, which also includes the draining of pipes in accordance to legionaries.
Regularly check the Building Management System to ensure all plant room equipment is running correctly and to report on any system failures or faults.
Liaise as necessary with the Utility metering company to ensure data is available for, gas, electricity and water billing.
Organise regular resident inspections of the quality of work carried out by external contractors.
Requirements:
General experience/understanding of electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.
Experience and knowledge of residential or commercial building maintenance.
Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment dealing with conflicting priorities, example of time management.
Excellent punctuality, good time management and organisational skills.
Working hours:
Monday to Friday 8am - 5:30pm
If you have ay questions, do not hesitate to call on 01772 208967 or send an email to honorata.bzowska@servicecare.org.uk ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.27 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-03 12:45:48
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Service Care Solutions have a vacancy for a Caretaker to join a client we are working with on a Short-Term Contract in the Exeter areas.
Key duties will be to
Provide a high quality and effective maintenance and repairs service to properties while undertaking general repairs and maintenance to properties as required in resident's homes and sheltered accommodation.
Maintain an awareness of residents diverse needs and go beyond day-to-day work to assist customers in a positive manner.
Work to promote the involvement of residents and service users in all aspects of service delivery.
A Full UK Driving license is mandatory for this role and previous experience in a similar role.
For further information on this role, please contact Prakash via email to prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Exeter, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.19 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-02 11:42:24
