Sanctuary Group
Caretaker
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Part Time Caretaker
Location: Park Lodge, 251 Victoria Park Road, London E9 7BQ
Salary: £14.75 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
About the Role
More than upkeep – creating change
We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year and are excited to welcome a new Part Time Caretaker to our vibrant mental health service at Park Lodge.
You’ll be joining a compassionate, community-focused team supporting individuals with mental health needs as part of a service that prioritises people every day. #BeYourBest isn’t just a hashtag—it’s our dedication to helping our team grow, thrive, and feel valued through training, support, and an inclusive culture where every contribution matters.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our staff and services, nurturing individuality and professional growth for meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments
- Complete general caretaking tasks, including:
- Basic repairs
- Cleaning
- Grounds maintenance
- Maintain and stock tools and equipment for use
- Record daily work accurately and update relevant stakeholders as needed
- Spot maintenance issues early to keep the environment safe and report them
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Requirements
Experience and skills to succeed include:
- Proven experience in a similar caretaking or maintenance role
- Ability to identify and carry out minor repairs
- Understanding of basic health and safety standards
- Practical experience using hand tools and light machinery
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
With 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38 days, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay, a contributory pension scheme, and an ambitious package, we support your success beyond the basics:
- Health and wellbeing support:
- Aviva Digicare+ (virtual GP access)
- Employee Assistance Programme (medical, financial, and legal advice)
- Short-term counselling options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible parental leave arrangements and an annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training and ongoing career development
- Flexible working options and an inclusive culture, encompassing:
- PRISM, Disability, Race Equality, and Parent networks
- Retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice schemes
Note: Some benefits are subject to qualifying periods or criteria for eligibility.
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For more details on our values, culture, and team stories, visit www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on social media.
Additional Notes
✅ We can only accept applicants with the right to work in the UK. ✅ All roles include safeguarding and pre-employment checks (criminal records, overseas police checks if applicable). ✅ Internal candidates should apply via their career portal. ✅ This advert may close early—apply promptly to avoid disappointment**.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Sanctuary is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and commit to reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment. Our organisation values diversity and embraces collaboration with the Home Office to prevent illegal work.
A success provides enhanced DBS checks for successful candidates at no cost.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name for Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both registered charities.
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