Maintenance

Akari-Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Personal development plans

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative in Gateshead to support our elderly residents with hands-on maintenance, decorating, grounds care and repairs.

You will work as part of a home team guided by the Home Manager to keep the facility well maintained and safe for residents living independently and with support needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• All-round attitude to maintenance with a solution-based approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to residents.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance in and around the home to high standards (internal decoration, grounds, safety, repairs).
• Collaborate with home Manager and maintenance team to meet standards.
• Provide knowledge to colleagues to ensure consistent high standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Joinery

Problem solving

Adaptability

Under pressure

People skills

Respect for residents

Job 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

What is in it for you:

A competitive salary of £13.43 Per Hour

Pension contribution of 3%

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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