Patch Caretaker

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in your community? As a Patch Caretaker, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining our properties and creating safe, welcoming environments for vulnerable residents. This is more than just a maintenance job – it’s an opportunity to support people on their journey to stability and independence while being part of a compassionate and dynamic team.

Some of the regular duties will include various health, safety and compliance tasks such as carrying out building, fire, and water checks.
You will also be responsible for supporting in general daily activities such as preparing void rooms for new tenants, cleaning, and general service handy work. 

Ideally we are looking for someone who is based around the Medway/Maidstone area and can easily travel between services which are located across the area. 

Pathways to Independence: Works across Medway and Maidstone, within our Medway portfolio we provide residential resettlement and support for adults who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, within our Maidstone portfolio we provide temporary accommodation and support for adults meeting the priority need threshold by Maidstone Borough Council.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 17:00PM (including a 30-minute unpaid break). Regular travel between our services in Medway and Maidstone is required. 

Salary: £23,800 

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

This role offers a unique blend of practical work and meaningful impact. As a Patch Caretaker, you’ll be at the heart of creating safe, welcoming spaces that help transform the lives of our residents. From maintaining properties to building positive relationships with residents and colleagues, every day brings a sense of purpose and achievement.

What are we looking for?

• Proven appropriate experience in a similar role, and able to carry out cleaning, handyperson work, and health and safety checks
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to use, learn, and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability to work flexibly and at various sites across Social Interest Group
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment laws and practices in accommodation setting 

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.