Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623914
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum, plus Market Supplement of £2,000 per annum
Work Location: Swanwick Lodge, Swanwick
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 June 2026
The Role:
Join our supportive team as a Caretaker/Facilities Assistant and play an essential role in the everyday running of our service. At Swanwick Lodge, we provide a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for some of our most vulnerable children in a specialist, secure residential home, looking after up to ten children with complex attachment, mental health and behavioural needs. You’ll ensure Swanwick Lodge is safe, secure, well‑maintained and welcoming at all times for children, staff and visitors. Your dedication, compassion and commitment to the highest standards will enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of those who need our support.
What you’ll do:
1. Maintenance: Carry out day‑to‑day maintenance, repairs and grounds upkeep, reducing the need for external contractors where appropriate.
2. Health & Safety: Support the home in meeting health & safety, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
3. Build relationships: You’ll establish positive connections with the children, and your colleagues, whilst sharing our commitment to creating an inclusive culture.
What we’re looking for:
4. Health & safety expertise: Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations and compliance.
5. Practical maintenance experience: Proven ability in routine maintenance, repairs, and grounds upkeep.
6. Site and contractor management: Experience overseeing site operations and working effectively with external contractors.
7. Commitment to high standards: A genuine passion for helping others, delivering excellent care, and communicating clearly and respectfully with children.
8. Empathy, patience, and respect: Ability to understand individual needs, build trust through compassion, and remain calm and dignified in challenging situations.
9. Self‑motivated and adaptable: Resilient, able to work with minimal supervision, and confident adapting positively to changing demands.
Take a look at our for more information about the Caretaker/Facilities Assistant role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.
Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Why join us?
10. Meaningful work with strong support: Make a lasting positive impact on service users’ lives while working in a friendly, inclusive and collaborative team.
11. Training and career development: Benefit from a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and clear opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in care.
12. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
13. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Take a look at our for more information about the Caretaker/Facilities Assistant role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.
Additional Information:
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Vetting Requirements:
The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.