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
Caritas House offers a pathway out of homelessness for single men with low support needs, it provides high-quality, single-room accommodation with 24-hour staffing for 19 men. We are looking to recruit a Concierge/Housekeeper to ensure a high-quality concierge service, as well as maintaining responsibility for the cleanliness and security of our accommodation building.
You will provide excellent customer service to residents and be responsible for controlling access to the building and providing the first point of contact. You will be dealing with emergencies, answering telephone calls, conducting building checks and monitoring CCTV to identify any incidents and taking prompt and appropriate action when required. You will also be responsible for cleaning the communal areas, waste management and for cleaning resident rooms when they leave and prepare them for new residents.
You will be required to maintain up to date knowledge of all aspects of safety relevant to this position and undertake health and safety and hygiene training as required.
Experience of working within a residential setting or similar and with people that are homeless or who have mental health problems or other vulnerable groups is essential, as well as experience of managing security for a property and/or building.
The hours of the role are
Week 1: Monday and Friday, 12:15pm-21:15pm, Saturday and Sunday 09:00am-21:15pm
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 12:15pm-21:15pm
If this sounds like the next step, you are looking for and you would like to work in a service passionate about supporting people to find new homes and rebuild their lives then we would love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 9am
Interview: TBC
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
For full details please visit our website: www.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
Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs
To apply please click this link https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=fgivflecteahkgfomfpq
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
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 support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for wellbeing and mental health support.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SP1 £26,227 PER ANNUM PRO RATA FOR PART TIME £23,430
