Maintenance

Maria Mallaband Care Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in London is looking for a Maintenance Person to join their team. This role involves ensuring the safety of residents and conducting health and safety checks. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong communication skills, and an ability to manage pressure. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexibility, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company-funded health benefits

Early Pay access

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working patterns

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to manage pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of Service Users, visitors, and employees.
• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the building and equipment.

Skills

Pressure management

Communication

Health and Safety knowledge

Empathy with older people

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one

Tools

Clean Driving License

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

Knights Court

Knights Court lies within the London borough of Edgware, providing specialist residential care with additional dementia provision for residents within the home. A home with the latest facilities and amenities, rooms are all ensuite, with bright and modern decor. Residents are encouraged to make their space their own with personal images and possessions. There are several communal areas in the home, each different and created to suit the residents. There is a broad and interesting activity programme, keeping people active whilst they are here. From taking part in exercise sessions to spending time reminiscing or enjoying performances together, there is something for everyone.