Maintenance

Akari Care Limited; Choppington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Choppington is seeking a passionate Maintenance Operative. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring high standards of maintenance and safety within the care home. Ideal candidates will have strong maintenance skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively while providing compassionate support to residents. Competitive benefits include a pension contribution, annual leave, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar environment.
• Solid maintenance experience, DIY, and housekeeping.
• Innovative solution-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for internal decoration, grounds maintenance, and repairs.
• Work collaboratively with the home manager and maintenance team.
• Ensure high standards of maintenance and safety.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

General knowledge of plumbing and joinery

Flexible and adaptable

Engaging persona

Job description

Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential care homes for the elderly, dedicated to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. The Maintenance Operative role is crucial in ensuring the home is well-maintained, contributing to the overall quality of life for the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Operative will be responsible for a wide range of maintenance tasks, including internal decoration, grounds maintenance, building repairs, and utilities management. They will work collaboratively with the home manager and maintenance team to uphold high standards and ensure the home is well-maintained. The role requires a practical, solution-focused approach, as well as empathy and respect for the individual needs of the residents.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of residential care homes for the elderly, with a focus on creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for their residents. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care and strives to foster a sense of community within their homes.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to: internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Whats in it for you:

• Pension contribution of 5%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar maintenance environment, with solid skills in areas such as building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping. They should have technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as general plumbing and joinery knowledge. A flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach is essential, as is the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a warm and engaging persona.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.