Maintenance

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Elstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Elstead seeks a Maintenance Person to ensure the safety of residents and staff through Health and Safety checks and effective communication. Suitable candidates should have an understanding and empathy for older individuals and are expected to handle responsibilities under pressure. A clean driving license and the right to work in the UK are required. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including health support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health - company funded health services

Early Pay - access earned pay before payday

Discounts across multiple retailers

Exclusive discount 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

• Right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance.
• Clean Driving License.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the building, environment, and equipment.
• Work well with the care homes team.
• Provide support in a homely, lively, and exciting environment.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Time management

Communication

Empathy with older people

Ability to manage pressure

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one

Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008

Job description

About the Role

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.

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

This role will include some weekend work.

Person Specification:

Professional

• 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.

Experience

• 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.

General

• 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.

Our Benefits;

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• 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 Programme
• Wellbeing 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

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

Bridge House Care Home

Bridge House Care Home offers high-quality residential care in an idyllic setting for up to 30 elderly people. Bridge House is an impressive Tudor-style building that dates back to the 16th century and although it has been modernised with two large extensions many of its original features have been retained. The home benefits from 2 spacious lounges, both of which overlook the beautiful extensive grounds. Situated in Elstead, Surrey, Bridge House can also extend its services to look after those with temporary respite care needs, thanks to a dedicated team of carers.