Maintenance Assistant

Priory Group; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents. This part-time role focuses on maintaining high standards within the facility while supporting individuals with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will possess basic numeracy and literacy skills and be able to work independently.

Benefits

Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Pro-rata paid annual leave

Online benefits and cash back rewards

Qualifications

• One year experience is desirable but not essential.
• Able to work within structure deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home environment adheres to health and safety standards.
• Maintain and repair fixtures and fittings.
• Conduct regular safety checks.

Skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Independence

Education

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Job description

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Evergreen Lodge, 21 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DY

Priory Group Division

Adult Care

Hours

20 hours

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert Location Description

Great opportunity for an experienced maintenance assistant!

Evergreen Lodge supports people with mental health and complex diagnosis to rehabilitate into the community.

We do everything we can to improve the health and wellbeing of the individuals we support, and as a team we are focused on building positive outcomes for everyone.

As a Maintenance Assistant your primary duty will be to ensure that our residents live in a home that is a safe environment for them that adheres to health and safety standards. You will need to work closely with the home management to ensure that all fixtures and fittings are in excellent condition and equipment is regularly serviced.

Duties will include:

• Maintaining a well decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the unit, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
• Identifying and reporting damage, faults and other related issues to line manager (and then actions as agreed) to ensure that environmental conditions continue to meet quality standards and statutory regulations.
• Liaising with local contractors and pre-approved contractors on site, as required, providing local knowledge and guidance, in order that planned and preventative maintenance schedules can be completed in a timely fashion.
• Carrying out regular safety checks including fire system test and legionella test
• Working closely with the home manager on long term maintenance plans
• Checking and repairing fixtures and fittings that may include lighting and heating
• The role holder will be expected to undergo Manual Handling & COSHH Training, as well as partake in Priory’s mandatory training.

Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• Basic numeracy, literacy, and digital skills are a minimum requirement for this post
• Able to work within structure deadlines
• Problem solving and flexibility
• Able to work independently

Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• One year experience is desirablebut not essential

What we’d like to give you:

• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Pro-rata paid annual leave
• Online benefits and cash back rewards

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Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered byPriory.We are an equal opportunities employer.