Caretaker

About the role

This is a caretaker role covering communal areas in residential buildings managed across the London Borough of Lewisham. Caretakers clean and maintain shared spaces and take pride in ensuring that residents live in an environment that is safe, clean and tidy.

The role operates across a variety of locations throughout the borough. There may also be opportunities to work at weekends on a rota basis. A clean, full manual UK/EU Category B driving licence is required, as driving to disposal sites may be necessary when removing bulky items.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sweeping and cleaning all internal and external communal areas on a scheduled and reactive basis, including the safe use of appropriate equipment, chemicals, and materials
• Removing fly-tipping, lumber, or other bulky items from communal areas and dwellings, including loading vehicles and driving to a disposal site where appropriate
• Carrying out systematic checks on a scheduled or reactive basis, sorting or reporting problems including chutes, litter bins, communal lighting, fire safety hazards, and communal repairs
• Requesting and monitoring repairs to communal areas, using appropriate means or as identified by managers or supervisors
• Identifying and reporting welfare or safeguarding concerns about vulnerable residents, as well as nuisance, anti-social behaviour, or criminal behaviour — providing evidence and witness statements to support enforcement action

The recruitment process is anonymous and CVs are not accepted. Applications must be completed in full, with a supporting statement addressing each criterion in the person specification. For an informal discussion about the role, contact Robert Edworthy at robert.edworthy@lewisham.gov.uk or on 07736 374628. Click Apply Now to discover more about how to apply.

About You

Lewisham is looking for someone who takes pride in their work and delivers a high quality, customer-focused service to residents. You will be comfortable working independently across different sites while maintaining excellent standards.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a clean, full manual UK/EU driving licence with Category B entitlement
• Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to equality of access and opportunity in a diverse community
• Maintain excellent customer service across all areas of work
• Take responsibility for their own learning and development
• Engage with colleagues and management to support the delivery of excellent services for residents and stakeholders
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity

This post is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the recruiting manager listed on this advert. Lewisham also supports the Access to Work scheme.

Lewisham's Offer to You

Lewisham has a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and is proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Working here means contributing to vibrant and culturally diverse communities.

Excellent training and development opportunities are available, along with a range of staff benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• Staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks
• And more