Maintenance (Bank)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home group in Kingswood is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure safety within the premises. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks and supporting the care team. Ideal candidates will have an interest in care and possess good communication skills. A clean driving license is required. This role includes some weekend work and offers various benefits after a probationary period.

Benefits

Simply Health company-funded benefits

Early Pay access

Discounts across retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discounts

Flexible working patterns

Discounted gym membership

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Clean Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the buildings and equipment.
• Support the care homes team in ensuring safety.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Ability to manage pressure

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to pursue one

Job description

Overview

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