Maintenance

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home organization in Chalvey is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the care environment and possess skills in communication, time management, and teamwork. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks and engaging respectfully with residents, particularly those living with dementia. This role offers various benefits and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Company-funded health insurance

Access to early pay

Discounts across multiple retailers

Pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the building and equipment.
• Ensure safety of Service Users and staff.
• Work comfortably around residents with dementia.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage pressure

Empathy with older people

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to pursue

Job description

As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband care group you will be part the care homes team and as such work with other staff to ensure the safety of all the Service Users, visitors and employees. The work can be both physically and mentally demanding. Predominately the job is about Health and Safety checks of the building, environment and equipment. It will also require you to go into residents rooms and being able to feel comfortable around people living with dementia.

Professional Qualifications

• The Maintenance Person will ideally hold relevant qualification or be willing to work towards one,
• Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008., Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Health and Safety checks of the buildings, environment and equipment.
• Have an understanding of and empathy with older people.
• Be able to take a lead where needed and also be a team player.
• And need to be able to work well on their own and manage their time effectively.
• Clean Driving License.
• Required to work in a Homely, Lively and Exciting environment., Disability Confident

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Benefits

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus 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 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 ProgrammeWellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
• Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage