Maintenance

As a maintenance person, you will work in a busy care home ensuring the standards of the home are maintained. Applicants should have experience in basic plumbing, painting, and all aspects of DIY. You may be required to travel around our other homes in the area.

We are a part of a family-run business, part of the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.

This role is working across 2 of our sites in the Barnsley Area, which are situated 3 miles apart.

"Become a key worker and make a difference"

About You:

Above all, we're looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people's lives. You'll also need:

• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of basic DIY skills such as plumbing, painting, and decorating.
• A committed and organised approach, to ensure that checks are completed on time.
• A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.

Other Duties:

• To attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs and demands of the home and participate in appropriate training, encouraging and supporting staff in their development and training.
• Employees need to ensure they fully understand their safeguarding responsibility, developing their understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support. Employees need to ensure that adults are safeguarded in a way that recognises their choice and control. Ensure that the safeguarding and whistleblowing policies are adhered to at all times.
• Provide evidence of any untaken training.
• Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation and work in a safe environment.
• Complete all training as determined by the home.

In return for your hard work, dedication, and commitment, Wood Care Group provides:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care - Our in-house employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links
• First-rate working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many other items!
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme - up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream - cash out up to 50% of your earned wages each week!
• Overtime raffle - chance to win £100 per month!
• Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App - comprehensive library of resources to help you and support you in life
• Opportunity to take part in exciting trips and activities with our residents

“Wood Care Group's main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We also understand the vital importance of having the best staff in place to support this vision. As a company, we have great communication, and we are always looking for ways to improve our employees' work-life balance.” Michelle – HR Manager

Please see our website for videos of what our home is like to work at! www.woodcaregroup.com