CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER
Listed on 2026-03-11
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Holidays: 20 days per year (plus Bank Holidays)
Based At:
Across Wigan & Leigh Sites
Responsible To:
Head of Services
Accountable To:
Queens Hall Action for Poverty
To Apply:
Please upload CV and Covering Letter via ‘Apply Now’ Link
Closing Date:
Friday 26th MArch 2026
Interview Date: ASAP
Job Summary:
SUMMARY The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life.
Our core work is in homelessness, and these projects include emergency and supported accommodation, street outreach and homelessness prevention programmes. In March 2023, we launched England’s first multibank in partnership with Gordon Brown and Amazon. We have since distributed 3million household items, donated to us by businesses, to families in need via a network of over 400 professional partners across Greater Manchester and neighbouring towns.
We have huge ambitions to grow this project across the northwest by increasing funding donations and hence capacity. We also operate an affordable food community, serving 600 households every month with affordable food and distribute pre-loved furniture items to families in need across the Wigan Borough.
Job Purpose:
JOB PURPOSE The Brick is a charity with big aspirations and its local community at the heart of everything it does. As a result, The Brick follows a strategy and approach focusing on personal development by following The 3 R’s. The 3 R’s are:
Relief, meeting felt needs, Restoration, equipping people for self- sustaining, independent living, and Reformation, speaking out and acting against social injustice. The key role will be to support The Brick and individuals through providing summary, The Brick is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker/House Keeper to support the smooth running of our properties and ensure safe, clean, and welcoming environments for our service users.
This role is essential in maintaining high standards across our accommodation and supporting the wider charity through practical tasks and occasional out of hours activities.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Routine Inspections:
Conduct daily and weekly site walk-arounds to identify defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements. - Minor Repairs:
Perform first-line repairs including basic plumbing (unblocking sinks/toilets, replacing tap washers), joinery (fixing door handles/locks), and minor electrical tasks (changing light bulbs and fuses). - Painting & Decorating:
Undertake internal redecoration, such as touching up paintwork, filling holes in plaster, and removing graffiti. - Systems Monitoring:
Regularly check and operate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems to ensure they are working efficiently and maintained at correct temperatures.
- Communal Areas:
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all shared areas, including entrances, corridors, stairwells, and toilets. - Emergency Cleaning/Voids:
Respond promptly to unexpected incidents such as spillages, floods, or sickness to ensure the environment remains safe and hygienic. - Specialised Equipment:
Use and maintain cleaning machinery such as floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and wet/dry vacuums.
- Grounds Upkeep:
Keep all hard surfaces, pathways, and car parks free of litter, leaves, moss, and weeds. - Seasonal Duties:
Provide safe access during adverse weather by clearing snow and gritting paths, entrances, and ramps. - External Fabric:
Regularly check and clear gutters, downpipes, and rainwater gullies to prevent blockages and water damage.
- Health & Safety Documentation:
Maintain accurate site logs, risk assessments, and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) records.
- Ensure all property keys are accounted for, stored correctly, and readily available.
- Order replacement keys when stock is low or missing.
- Follow all Health and Safety and Lone Working Policies, taking reasonable care of your own wellbeing and that of…
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