Maintenance Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access

24/7 GP service

Pension contributions

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

The Farndon Unit in Newark, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help create a safe, well-presented environment for residents and staff. The role covers maintenance tasks, gardening, audits, and contractor liaison to uphold the service.

You will work with an established team, participate in an on-call rota for emergencies, and receive training to support your career growth within a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required.
• Good DIY skills to ensure safety of residents.
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service buildings, facilities and equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Assist with gardening and regular checks to identify faults.
• Liaise with contractors to support upkeep and repairs.
• Attend training and join a rota for emergency maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Teamwork

On-call rota

Job description

Join The Farndon Unit in Newark as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. This is a 6 Month fixed term position.

Main duties of the job

Join The Farndon Unit in Newark as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, conducting regular audits to identify faults, and engaging in necessary repairs. You will also be involved in gardening tasks and liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. This role will require good DIY skills to ensure the safety of service users is maintained. You’ll be part of an established team, participating in an on-call rota for emergency maintenance. Elysium Healthcare provides comprehensive training and a supportive environment, helping you grow and develop your career. The role offers many benefits, including annual leave, career development opportunities, wellbeing support, and various discounts. This is a 6-month fixed-term role, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking for short-term employment with opportunities for growth.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health services, known for its unique approach to care delivery with over 80 services across England and Wales. With a workforce exceeding 8,000 employees, Elysium Healthcare has established itself as a significant player in providing comprehensive care services throughout multiple specialities, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare's mission is to provide the highest quality care for people with complex needs. Part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organisation operating in 10 different countries, Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment practices. Elysium follows a person-centred approach toward care, focusing on recovery-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Their services are designed to support people with complex care requirements in a supportive, nurturing environment, aiming to help service users achieve their maximum potential.

Job responsibilities

Join The Farndon Unitin Newarkas a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better.There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join The Farndon Unitin Newarkas a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better.There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

This is a 6 Month fixed term position.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assistingin the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: The Farndon Unit, Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4SW

You will be working at the Farndon Unit, a purpose-built low secure hospital that offers personalised assessment and recovery-based treatment pathways, including a trauma‑specific pathway, for women with complex care needs.

You will join the multidisciplinary team in providing specialist care for people with a diagnosis of severe and enduring Mental Health illness and/or Personality Disorder and/or mild Learning Disability.

The combination of general low secure wards and a recovery ward area (also within the low secure perimeter) provide a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering recovery and rehabilitation.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,564.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and local parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role is required. The successful candidate must be capable of working effectively as part of a team and independently. A good level of DIY skills is needed to assist with regular maintenance tasks. The candidate should have a commitment to comply with system and procedures, attend training sessions, and show respect and courtesy to residents. The position calls for dedication and capability to help achieve career goals.

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.