Community Caretaker & Safety Officer

At North Wales Housing, keeping our communities safe, clean and well cared for is at the heart of what we do. We're looking for a Community Caretaker & Safety Officer to play a hands-on role in supporting residents and maintaining safe, welcoming environments across our housing schemes.

This is a varied, practical role that combines caretaking, community safety checks, specialist cleaning and waste management, working closely with colleagues across the organisation. You'll be visible in our communities and trusted by residents, helping to spot issues early and make a real difference every day.

What you'll be doing

Carrying out fire safety and compliance checks, including inspections, minor repairs and incident reporting
Supporting community safety by identifying hazards and taking action where appropriate
Completing specialist cleaning tasks, including:
Fly-tipping and waste clearance
Damp and mould management
Biohazard and needle sweeps
Dog fouling and pest control
Carpet, window and pre-decoration cleaning
Undertaking void property clearances and deep cleans prior to re-let
Supporting environmentally responsible waste disposal, recycling and reuse
Carrying out routine inspections, minor repairs and maintenance tasks
Supporting sensitive situations, such as hoarding clearances, with professionalism and care
Liaising with residents, colleagues, contractors and local authorities
Supporting access to properties for compliance and regulatory works
Monitoring fire safety, energy usage and taking meter readings
Keeping accurate records and reporting concerns promptly

You'll enjoy working out in the community and take pride in keeping shared spaces safe and well maintained.

You'll need:

Experience working in cleaning, caretaking or maintenance environments
A strong understanding of health and safety, including fire safety and COSHH
Experience completing compliance checks and incident reporting
A customer-focused, respectful approach when working with residents
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
A practical, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Ability to manage physical work, including lifting and manual handling
A full UK driving licence
Willingness to complete a Basic DBS check, Disability Confident
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Make a real difference to local communities across North Wales
Varied, hands-on work where no two days are the same
Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation

Employee benefits include:

Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Benefits platform with savings on groceries, high-street shopping, new tech, holidays etc.
Blue Light Card discounts
Further studies support and career development opportunities
Employee health assistance, Annual Leave purchase and Cycle to Work schemes
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Generous contributory pension scheme

Work for an employer recognised with Investors in People Gold and Best Companies - Very Good to Work For.

Our values

We are One Team, we build Trust, we are Open, and we Learn - always working to deliver the best outcomes for our residents and communities.

At North Wales Housing, we're committed to being open to all and closed to prejudice. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to ensure our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible to everyone. We value diversity, encourage authenticity, and believe we achieve more as One Team. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to help you to be at your best.