Job Title: Caretaker (Driver)

Salary: £27,747.20

Hours: 40

Location: Blackheath, London

Are you an individual who wants to make a difference to people’s lives?

Morden College is a charity dedicated to provide care and accommodation to older people who are in need of a home for life. We are a strong community, committed to enrich older people’s lives and enable them to have the highest quality of life, for the rest of their lives.

The Role

You will need a full clean driving licence.

Experience and knowledge of residential or commercial building maintenance. A good working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

We are looking for a Caretaker who is willing to give 100% and go the extra mile to ensure excellence in all areas.

As a Caretaker you will be responsible for the cleanliness and safety at Ralph Perring Court. Maintaining accurate records and cleaning schedules.

To lead a small team of staff to provide an on-site caretaking service, ensuring the premises are clean, tidy and free from hazards

To clean bin areas and ensure waste is collected.

As part of the role a Caretaker will complete health & safety inspections, fire alarm tests and carry out emergency duties such as shovelling snow or gritting pavements to maintain a safe environment for residents.

Identify and report repairs to the Operations Department

To prepare rooms for events and meetings.

To drive the resident mini bus and maintain accurate transport records.

About you.

• Ability to use your imagination to engage others.
• Ability to make others smile.
• Ability to work from the heart.
• Ability to make the most of the time you have, to provide positive social interactions.
• To be non-judgemental towards others
• Ability to listen and respect others’ points of view even if you disagree.
• Prepared to challenge yourself to try new things.

Values

Our values are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are passionate about providing high quality care through our person-centred focus

Our Values are Respectful, Compassionate, Accountable & Progressive

Benefits

We will provide you with 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time roles), additional holidays for long service, an enhanced pension, free onsite parking, a 24/7 employee assistance programme, life assurance and flexible working. The College actively encourages individuals to expand their knowledge and understanding to the benefit of all parties, and actively supports CPD opportunities through a generous learning and development budget.

Call us now for more information or to apply on 0121 713 8330