Croydon Council
Neighbourhood Caretaker
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Salary range: Grade 5 £34,104 - £35,109 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
Neighbourhood Caretaker – multiple roles
Take pride in Croydon’s neighbourhoods and help us create safe, welcoming estates.
We are looking for a number of proactive and reliable Neighbourhood Caretakers to deliver caretaking, cleaning, and minor repair services on our estates. You’ll be a visible presence in the community, ensuring that communal areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained for residents.
About the role
- Carry out caretaking and cleaning duties across estates.
- Report repair issues promptly.
- Monitor standards and ensure communal areas are safe.
- Support the enforcement of tenancy conditions where needed.
About you
- Experience in caretaking, cleaning, or a similar service role.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Awareness of health and safety at work.
Why join us?
You’ll play a vital part in supporting safe, well-kept communities across Croydon. Our benefits include:
- Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
- Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
- Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
- Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
- Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon, relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.
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Application Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026
Assessment Centres: Week Commence 1 November 2026
Apply early
This vacancy may close without notice if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
- Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
- Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
- Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
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Key business plan outcomes:
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
- Croydon Council’s new ways of working
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
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