Location: 109 Antill Road, London (various sites across London)
Salary: £27,368 per annum (Full-Time) | Part-Time pro rata
Hours: 1 x Full-Time (38 hrs/week) | 1 x Part-Time (16 hrs/week)
Contract: Permanent
Driving Licence Required – Company van provided
About Outward
Outward has been delivering high-quality support and care services across London for over 50 years. Supporting more than 1,000 people across nine boroughs, we specialise in person-centred services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex needs.
We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer, committed to paying the Real Living Wage to eligible staff.
Our Supported Housing Department provides intensive housing management services in partnership with registered housing providers, including Newlon Housing Trust.
The Role
We are seeking motivated and conscientious Caretakers to join our Central Caretaking Team.
This role involves delivering high-quality maintenance and caretaking services to ensure properties are safe, clean and well-maintained for our residents, including older people and vulnerable adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent caretaking services across multiple sites
- Carry out routine health & safety checks and documented property inspections
- Complete minor repairs and maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, painting, basic electrical work)
- Use hand tools and light machinery safely
- Plan and manage your daily workload efficiently
- Ensure properties are left safe, clean and tidy after work
- Complete required training and compliance tasks
Essential Requirements
- At least 1 year’s experience in a similar maintenance/caretaking role
- Basic DIY or trade skills
- Clean, full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
- Access to a smartphone capable of receiving SMS and installing authentication apps
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A full DBS check will be required due to working with vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Experience in residential, supported housing, or healthcare settings
- IT skills for logging maintenance issues
- Health & Safety knowledge (COSHH, risk assessments)
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Pension scheme
- Learning & Development programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Flu jab reimbursement
- Death in Service benefit
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding
Outward is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding adults at risk. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are working towards Disability Confident Committed status.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a supporting statement explaining how your experience meets the role requirements.
There is no fixed closing date. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is encouraged.