Join Our Team as a:Block Caretaker
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday Friday, between 8:00am and 4:00pm
Worker Type: On-site worker
Salary: Grade C starting salary of £25,583 (level 1), rising to £26,403 (level 3) per annum, plus a generous benefits package including a local government pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.
Location:Citywide
Make a Real Difference Work with Nottingham City Council Housing Services
At Nottingham City Council, were one of Nottinghams largest employers, offering a wide range of roles across diverse services. But here in Housing Services, your work goes beyond a job it changes lives.
What We Offer
* A professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where your skills are valued and your contribution makes a meaningful difference
* A comprehensive benefits package that promotes wellbeing, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance
* A strong commitment to learning and development, including a full induction, e-learning and classroom-based training, and fully funded professional qualifications
Benefits of joining our team
* 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
* Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering17.9%
* Smart Working to support your work life balance
* Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
About The Role
As aBlock Caretakerwithin Nottingham City Council Housing Services, you will play a vital role in helping us provide safe, clean and welcoming homes for our residents. Working as part of the Estates and Caretaking Team, you will deliver a high-quality caretaking and cleaning service across communal internal and external areas, including high-rise and low-rise blocks and Independent Living Schemes.
The role involves maintaining the appearance and safety of buildings and surrounding areas through regular cleaning, waste management, and seasonal tasks such as clearing access routes during adverse weather. You will carry out routine health and safety checks, including fire safety and water testing, and promptly report repairs, defects and environmental issues to ensure our homes meet required standards.
You will engage positively with residents, tenants, leaseholders and partner agencies, responding professionally to enquiries and reporting any concerns to the Housing Patch Manager. Clear communication, strong teamwork and a commitment to customer service are essential.
We are looking for someone who values inclusion, works safely and responsibly, and understands the importance of confidentiality, equality and statutory compliance. This is a varied, people-focused role where your contribution makes a real difference to communities across the city.
What were looking for:
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience or ability in building cleaning and caretaking functions including removing refuse, which may be bulky / heavy on occasions.
2. Experience of effectively resolving customer care issues.
3. Ability to work without direct supervision by dealing with emergencies and difficult situations in a calm and effective manner.
4. Ability to understand written instructions including procedures and practices particularly in respect of health and safety issues.
5. Experience working within and understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
6. Hold or be willing to work towards BICs level 1 and/or NVQ Level 2 in cleaning and customer care.
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Interviews will be held:TBC
We bring together talent, celebrate diversity, and create lasting value for the communities we serve. As a fair and inclusive employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. xxuwjjq AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively showing your real self is what helps you succeed
We welcome applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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