Maintenance (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Maintenance Person to join their team. This role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, particularly in a care environment. You will conduct essential health and safety checks, manage tasks under pressure, and work collaboratively with staff. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health support, flexible working patterns, and training opportunities. If you have a genuine interest in care and are ready to make a difference in a lively environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Discounts across retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks of the building and equipment.
• Work with staff to ensure the safety of Service Users and visitors.

Skills

Health and Safety Checks

Time Management

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Qualification in Maintenance

Tools

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will be part of the care home's team and work with other staff to ensure the safety of all Service Users, visitors, and employees. The work can be both physically and mentally demanding. The primary responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks of the building, environment, and equipment. You will also need to enter residents' rooms and feel comfortable around people living with dementia.

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the job location.

This role will include some weekend work.

Person Specification:

Professional

• The Maintenance Person will ideally hold a relevant qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Experience

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Experience in health and safety checks of buildings, environment, and equipment.

General

• Understanding of and empathy with older people.
• Ability to take a lead where needed and be a team player.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Clean driving license.
• Ability to work in a homely, lively, and exciting environment.

Our Benefits:

In return for your work, you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health – company-funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children.*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday.
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill.
• Free criminal record checks.
• Pension scheme with Nest.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Cycle to work scheme**.
• Service recognition.
• Training support and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing support.
• Discounted gym membership.

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleagues below the National Living Wage.

*Apprenticeship opportunities available.