CARETAKER
REF CTS**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The Iveagh Trust is the oldest provider of social housing in Ireland,
building sustainable communities since **Apply on the website**.
Today, the Trust provides c. 1,**Apply on the website** homes across
Dublin, offering a range of housing options including general needs
housing for families, supported housing for older people and
accommodation for men experiencing homelessness at the Iveagh Hostel.
The Trust now wishes to add to the Housing Management Team by
recruiting a full- time Caretaker for a newly built scheme in Clay
Farm, Leopardstown, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
POSITION: Caretaker ? Southside
REFERENCE: CTS**Apply on the website**
LOCATION: Multi-Site
REPORTING TO: Estate Manager
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week*
*(working alternate weekends and some bank holidays on a rota basis).
CONTRACT & SALARY: Permanent: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on
the website** per annum.
TRAVEL: The post requires use of a car for business purposes. The
applicant must have a full clean driver?s license. Mileage allowance
operates.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months
STAFF BENEFITS
The Iveagh Trust offers excellent terms and conditions of employment:
* MILEAGE - Mileage allowance will be paid in respect of all car
mileage on Trust business at a fixed rate.
* ANNUAL LEAVE ? **Apply on the website** days ? increasing
after three years+ service to a maximum of **Apply on the website**
days.
* PENSION ? very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with
employer contributions of up to **Apply on the website**% (when
matching an employee contribution of **Apply on the website**%), lower
contribution options are also available.
* DEATH IN SERVICE COVER.
* Full EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME for you and your family.
* GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME providing discount to employees.
* Generous and supportive SICK PAY SCHEME.
* Full induction and ongoing training and development opportunities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience dealing with people in a residential or customer facing
role.
* Good organisational skills.
* Experience with record-keeping and basic report writing.
* Ability to deal with resident?s concerns in a sensitive and
pragmatic way.
* Basic level of computer literacy ? email and tablet/smart phone
apps.
* Full clean driving license and ability to attend multi-site as
needed.
DESIRABLE
* Qualified / part qualified tradesman or experience as a
?handyman? is a distinct advantage.
* Experience of working in Residential Setting or related
environment.
* Current or previous experience working or volunteering in Housing,
and/or homeless related services.
ATTRIBUTES/ ATTITUDES
* A positive, creative and focused approach to targets and outcomes
for staff and residents.
* A high level of professionalism, commitment to the job and a
?solution focus?.
* A positive, team-oriented spirit.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Capacity to work independently, taking a lead on key items of work
using your own initiative.
* Commitment to the highest standards of excellence in resident
services and health and safety.
PRINCIPAL TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Be of general assistance to residents with regard to concerns and
Iveagh Trust requirements.
* Collaborate and assist other departments in the Iveagh Trust to
perform their roles out on the Estates, e.g. Buildings Officer and
Safety Officer.
* Keep the communal areas of the estate, both internal and external,
clean, tidy and safe.
* Take out and put in communal bins, ensuring that all bins and bin
areas are kept clean.
* General gardening including weeding and cutting of grass.
* Carry out minor repair and maintenance work, including cleaning
drains, downpipes and manholes, as directed.
* Report repair and maintenance requirements promptly.
* Provide reports to the Estate Manager / Deputy Estate Manager on
incidents occurring on the estate including emergencies, disrepair,
anti-social behaviour or unusual incidents and treat all such
incidents in strict confidence.
* Work out of doors in all weathers with suitable PPE clothing
provided by The Iveagh Trust.
* Assist in dealing with emergencies, e.g. fire, flood, lift
breakdown etc.
* Work on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
* Ensure appropriate health and safety procedures are maintained and
adhered to at all times.
* Liaise with external contractors and visitors to the estate.
* Other duties as directed by Estate Manager / Deputy Estate Manager
* Provide cover on other Iveagh Trust estates when necessary.
Applications must include the job reference code:?CTS**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Please send an up-to-date CV detailing your experience and relevant
accomplishments, together with an email/letter outlining the
following:
* Why are you interested in this role/job?
* Why would you like to work for The Iveagh Trust?
TO: **Apply on the website**
John Mahony
The Iveagh Trust
Bull Alley Street
Dublin 8
CLOSING DATE IS: 4PM ON MONDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** SEPTEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATIONS FOR INTERVIEW WILL COMMENCE BEFORE THE
CLOSING DATE THEREFORE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY,
PLEASE APPLY EARLY.
_THE IVEAGH TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
