Estates Caretaker

We are looking to appoint a candidate who will undertake caretaking duties for our largest estate, The Elmetes, at Roundhay Leeds. You will be based there 4 days per week, on the 5th day will you attend one of our sites in Bramley. You must be self-motivated, as you will be working by yourself for most of the week. Your duties will include:

• Cleaning communal areas, including mopping and hand wiping down hard surface areas
• Cleaning bin stores to ensure they are accessible and safe for our customers
• Litter pick around the estate
• Undertake minor repairs
• Undertake H&S inspections (training will be provided), using your work phone
• Carry out weekly, 4 weekly, 6 monthly and 12 monthly safety checks including but not limited to testing fire alarms, smoke vents, emergency lights.
You will very much be our main presence on the estates from 54North Homes and will be our "eyes & ears" working closely with the wider Housing and Property Assets Team. You will be part of the Compliance & Facilities Team and join a team of caretakers and block inspectors., We believe that everyone has unique strengths and skills to contribute to our workplace. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive and accessible for all. As neurodiversity is broad and unique to candidates, we are rethinking the selection process and removing barriers to allow candidates to fully showcase their true abilities and potential. Reasonable adjustments we can consider:
• Questions in advance of the interview
• specific and concrete questions rather than hypothetical questions
• Adjustments to the physical working environment e.g., tests and interviews to take place in a venue with low sensory stimulus
• Accepting video/recorded CVs where requested
• Recording videos that describe the role and responsibilities - use of visual aids/process maps for hierarchies and processes.
• Extra time for tests/assessments
• Mentors and/or buddies during induction
Further advice

54North Homes owns and manages over 3,000 homes throughout Yorkshire. The housing association was formed in December 2022, through a merger between Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association and York Housing Association and is a subsidiary of the Karbon Homes Group. Our joining of forces with Karbon Homes affords us the opportunity for further development, ensuring we continue to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we work. At 54North, we believe in providing high quality, affordable homes that are safe, warm and secure and in supporting our customers to live well in their communities. We put customers at the heart of everything that we do and strive to provide an excellent level of service. This extends beyond the bricks and mortar of our homes to empowering our customers and working in partnership to offer a range of other services, from training to financial support. In addition to investing in our existing properties, we have an ambitious development programme and will provide 250 new sustainable homes throughout Yorkshire in the next three years to help address the shortage of good-quality affordable housing in the region.

It's important to us that you feel fairly rewarded for the work you do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
• Estates Caretaker- permanent role
• Salary is £26,119 per annum
• Location: Your local office will be in Leeds (LS6 2TN), you will predominantly based at our Elmetes Estate, Roundhay (LS8)
• 37 Hours per week, (8:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday).
• Generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
• Work van for use during work hours