The vacancy Permanent Full time (37 hours per week) We are currently looking for a Mobile Caretaker who is customer focused to provide a high-quality caretaking service to our residents, the role will involve working with a well-established friendly team. You will cover our stock in Bedford and surrounding villages. What you will be doing: Provide an efficient and effective caretaking service Ensure that all communal areas inside and outside are kept clean and tidy and safe from any obstructions Supervise contractors on site when they are carrying out tasks for bpha such as grass cutting, window cleaning and repairs Responsible for on-site health and safety inspections/issues Responsible for general site security reporting repairs and maintenance issues Carry out general basic maintenance We'd love to meet someone with: Demonstrate good customer service skills with a sympathetic but firm approach Cleaning & Caretaking experience Good organisational skills Ability to handle difficult and challenging situations Basic IT skills The ability and skill to carry out health and safety inspections and checks and ensure all records are kept up to date Current valid UK driving licence Amongst what we offer you is: A competitive salary, with Van provided for work use 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays (rising to 33 days plus bank holidays with length of service) A generous contributory pension scheme Private health care Free life assurance Enhanced family leave Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Retail discount scheme Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a enhanced DBS application. Closing date: 10th February 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Money & Time Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays Contributory pension scheme Competitive pay Life assurance cover Health & Wellbeing Private healthcare Mental Health First Aid Counselling service Eye tests Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Free annual flu jabs Wellbeing activities and events Free fruit and refreshments Recognition Long service award Annual staff recognition awards Discretionary reward scheme Lifestyle Annual volunteering day Social events, clubs and activities Breakout areas Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters Development Opportunities for professional training and qualifications Workshops and training sessions for new skills A fresh and modern eLearning platform