Care Facility Maintenance & Safety Lead

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Maintenance Person to join their team. The role involves conducting health and safety checks within the care home environment, requiring good communication and time management skills. Candidates should have an empathetic understanding of older people and ideally hold relevant qualifications or be willing to pursue them. Benefits include competitive salary, training support, flexible working patterns, and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded

Early Pay – access to earned pay

Discounts across multiple retailers

Exclusive discounts on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Clean driving license is required.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the buildings and equipment.
• Work comfortably around residents with dementia.
• Collaborate with care staff to ensure safety.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Communication skills

Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008

Empathy with older people

Time management

Education

Relevant qualification in maintenance

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Maintenance Person to join their team. The role involves conducting health and safety checks within the care home environment, requiring good communication and time management skills. Candidates should have an empathetic understanding of older people and ideally hold relevant qualifications or be willing to pursue them. Benefits include competitive salary, training support, flexible working patterns, and various employee assistance programs.