Sanctuary Group
Caretaker
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Inclusion is one of our core values
Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Caretaker
Hackney, London
£29,912 - £31,486 per year
40 hours per week
We are seeking a Caretaker to join our team based in the Hackney area (E9 5QG). As a Caretaker, you will be responsible for cleaning communal areas of high-rise buildings as well as carrying out bulk removals and disposing of items in a correct manner.
The role of Caretaker will include:
- Removal of bulk and overspills
- Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning of communal areas e.g. Staircases
- Grounds maintenance tasks to include litter picking and general upkeep
- Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
- Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
- Carrying out Health and Safety Inspections and reporting necessary repairs
- Complying with relevant policies and be Health and Safety orientated
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition
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Skills and experiences:
- Experience in a similar cleaning role or completing similar tasks
- Understanding of COSHH regulations
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Good communication and customer care skills
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £29,912 per annum (rising to £31,486 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 20 July 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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