Caretaker - ERN05786

Medirest Signature; Thornliebank; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is seeking a Caretaker/Handy Person to join their Community Pathways team. This permanent role involves key holding, conducting minor repairs, and testing fire alarms, while also ensuring compliance with specific health and safety policies. Candidates should be communicative, have good DIY skills, and hold a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Commitment to promoting employee health

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Full UK driving license essential.
• Experience as a caretaker or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day duties, including key holding and minor repairs.
• Test fire alarms and ensure compliance with policies.
• Report faults to the duty manager.

Skills

Communication

Health and Safety understanding

Moving and Handling

DIY skills

Job description

Advert

We have an exciting permanent opportunity to join our Community Pathways team as a Caretaker/Handy Person. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day duties including key holding, testing fire alarms, and working in line with robust Policy and Procedures outlined by ERC. You would carry out minor repairs and report faults outside of this remit directly to the duty manager.

We need someone who has good communication skills, a good understanding of DIY including Health and Safety, and Moving and Handling skills. The right person should be able to work alone as well as part of a team. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving license.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous experience working as a caretaker or in a similar role. Some understanding of supporting individuals with additional needs would be advantageous but is not essential.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. Additionally, if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the past 10 years, an overseas police check may be required.

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called "A Place to Grow". Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan, which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations for 2040, ensuring East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive, and grow.

Please note: All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment begins. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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