Salary: £25,480 FTE per annum, pro rata for part time
* Annual salary shown based on a 37.5 hour per week, full time equivalent (FTE)
* Final annual salary will be calculated on a pro rata basis to reflect 15 hours per week contracted hours, which amounts to £10,191 per annum / £13.06 per hour
Working pattern: 15 hours per week worked as 2 days per week
* Wednesday plus one other day
*A current full, valid driving license is essential for this role*
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for a Caretaker to join our facilities team at the Treehouse Hospice in Suffolk.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity for your work to have a meaningful impact on the people we care for every day at the hospice and those who work or visit there. You will be trusted to work independently, take initiative and respond to the changing needs of the site, while always ensuring high standards of safety and care.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you will play a key part in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-functioning environment. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will support both day-to-day maintenance and longer-term site improvements.
Are you:
* A practical, hands-on individual who enjoys fixing, improving and maintaining buildings and spaces?
* Proactive, organised and able to manage your own workload effectively?
* Committed to working safely and maintaining high standards in everything you do?
* Someone who values making a real difference in a meaningful environment?
Do you have:
* Experience in general maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing and minor electrical work?
* Good knowledge of tools, materials and building maintenance?
* An understanding of Health & Safety, including safe working practices and risk awareness?
* Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities include:
* Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site
* Undertaking general repairs including painting, decorating, minor building works and upkeep of outdoor areas
* Completing routine inspections and identifying maintenance or safety issues
* Managing and prioritising maintenance tasks to ensure timely and cost-effective completion
* Monitoring recurring issues and supporting solutions to prevent future problems
* Supporting fire safety procedures, including routine checks and record keeping
* Liaising with contractors and supporting volunteers where required
* Maintaining accurate records and updating maintenance logs
Want to see what it is like to be a part of our Facilities team at EACH? Please click here .
To take a tour of all three of our hospices please click here .
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone 07442 465971.