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Job description

The Domestic Assistant/Caretaker will maintain the highest levels of cleanliness at our schemes will be responsible for the cleaning of all communal areas in the buildings and to act in a neighbourly and friendly fashion to tenants of the scheme and their visitors.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of the scheme including dusting and polishing fixtures and fittings, cleaning of all communal areas of the scheme.
• Waste bins to be emptied regularly and all bins should be put out ready for collection on a weekly basis. These bins should also be brought back in after immediately after collection.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and in clean, working order and reporting any faults to the Scheme Coordinator/Housing Officer.
• Cover duties of other Caretakers / Domestic Assistants in the scheme in their absence or neighbouring schemes in the absence of Caretaker / Domestic Assistants based at that scheme.
• Help the tenants at the scheme and their visitors.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working in a similar role as Caretaker/Domestic Assistant in a paid or voluntary working environment.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of COSHH