About Us
Caritas Diocese of Salford is the principal social action agency of the Catholic Diocese. Our mission is to put Love Into Action. We help those across Greater Manchester and Lancashire experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy, and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world, where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.
About the job
We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Worker who will support our Morning Star Hostel and Cornerstone Day Centre in Hulme.
The Maintenance Worker will help to keep both projects in good repair by carrying out a range of general maintenance tasks, assessing the requirements of the job and purchasing materials. You must also be able to advise when a specialist contractor would be needed and be able to liaise with them.
General maintenance tasks and checks could include:
- Redecoration / painting
- Maintaining showers, sinks and WCs
- Checking water temperatures and fire doors
- Regular inspection of roof areas
- Carrying out PAT testing of electrical appliances
You will have good customer service skills and be a team player, communicating with team members, managers and contractors. Having an awareness of Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice as well as experience of general maintenance work and a willingness to undertake PAT testing training, if required, and other training.
The hours of the role are 30 per week, to be worked between the core hours of Monday to Friday, between 8am – 5pm spread over 4 or 5 days.
You must have the ability to work flexibly as there maybe occasional work outside of your normal working hours and work at other Caritas sites. You must also hold a full UK driving licence to carry out collections and deliveries using the Caritas van.
If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!
Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
Closing date: Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 9am
Interview: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is also a requirement of the post that you must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford (caritassalford.org.uk) – About - Careers
If you have any queries or issues when applying, then please e-mail hr@caritassalford.org.uk and our HR department will be happy to help.
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer
Registered Charity Number: 1125808
To apply please click this link https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=ulaftimrgsjkmbzivtiu
This role requires the submission of a completed Caritas application form which you can download from the Careers page on the Caritas Diocese of Salford website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Anything else to upload' section. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS. You may add a covering letter if you wish to help support your application
NO CVS ACCEPTED and STRICTLY NO AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS.
Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitive
Annual leave - We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 March
Pension Scheme - We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.
Life Insurance - Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme - Caritas offers a generous Occupational Sick Pay Scheme which increases with length of service.
Employee Assistance Programme - We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers the following support:
- 24/7/365 confidential life management line
- Counselling
- Medical line – 24-hour access to trained nurses
- Eldercare, childcare support and access to legal and financial information
- Manager Consultancy and Support Service
- Critical incident telephone support including stress intervention
- Online help and advice for various issues
- Health and preventative wellness programmes.
Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme - Caritas offers Maternity and Paternity Pay schemes.
Support, Learning and Development - We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.
Policies and Procedures - We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.
Eye Care Scheme - Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.
Cycle to Work Scheme - Employees can apply for the Cycle to Work government initiative which offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment.
Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.
Accredited Membership - Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
£26,227 per annum (pro rata for part time actual salary £20,981 per annum)
