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
Ipswich
£26,442 - £27,833 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Property Services team based in Ipswich. Working as part of a pair across multiple locations, you will be responsible for delivering high standard cleaning across our sites our General, Supported Living and Independent Living sites, as well as delivering adhoc works.
The role of Caretaker will include:
- Provide an effective estate maintenance service by undertaking caretaking, cleaning, basic repair and grounds maintenance duties in accordance with local and legislative procedures to meet customer and organisational needs.
- Carrying out compliance testing
- Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
- Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
- There will be some cleaning tasks, with the addition to support the maintenance team and could involve changing light bulbs, changing toilet seats and collecting bulk waste within communal areas only.
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and used in line with policies and procedures and relevant regulations, reporting faults, hazards and inappropriate practice promptly, to ensure a safe living and working environment.
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Skills and experiences:
- Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
- Knowledge of cleaning and caretaking, and an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments
- Practical experience of carrying out risk assessments
- Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
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:
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- 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
£26,442 (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 3 August 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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