Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week - Monday Friday 08:00-16:00 with some flexibility
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Project Description:
The project operates across Swansea and works with priority needs homeless people to provide housing related support within temporary accommodation as a safe alternative to Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on. The project is funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant and is required to meet the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework. The Framework’s four main aims are:
Purpose of Role:
The Cleaner/Caretaker will support the Housing Maintenance Officer in minimising void periods and ensuring a high standard of cleaning and maintenance across ABBA properties. They will coordinate timely cleaning and upkeep to reduce the time between a resident moving out and a new tenant moving in, maintaining accommodation to an acceptable standard. This will include painting, decorating and a basic level of DIY skills for property maintenance. An understanding of risk assessments and completing basic forms will be required.
Essential Requirements of the Cleaner/Caretaker Role:
- Cleaning void properties to a high standard for people to move into
- Completing routine maintenance checks and reporting issues to the relevant contractors which will include Local Authority and Housing Association departments.
- Indoor maintenance including, basic carpentry and plumbing, replacing fixtures, locksmith, painting, and decorating.
- Basic IT skills to liaise electronically with internal and external partners using emails, Microsoft Teams and mobile telephones.
- Basic Admin skills to keep accurate records, log work that has been completed and maintain vehicle check documentation.
The Successful Cleaner/Caretaker:
- Hands on background and be confident in domestic Cleaning and Basic DIY tasks.
- You will be able to work autonomously.
- Team player to support the ABBA team on other activities.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS disclosure.
Please note: Own vehicle that is covered by business insurance is essential for the role along with a driving licence that will allow you to drive the company vehicle if required.
We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.
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Closing date for this vacancy is 5th August 2025 at 09:00am.
The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464