Maintenance (Bank)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Ottery St Mary; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure the safety of residents and the environment. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of health and safety regulations, effective communication skills, and empathy toward the elderly. This role will involve weekend work and is suited for someone comfortable in a caring atmosphere. A competitive salary package with multiple benefits is offered, including training support and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded

Early Pay access

Benefits platform with discounts

Discounted gym membership

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively.
• Genuine interest in a care environment is essential.
• Must be able to perform regular health and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks of buildings and equipment.
• Work with care home staff to ensure safety of residents and visitors.
• Be comfortable working in a lively environment with elderly residents.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize tasks

Empathy with older people

Education

Relevant qualification in maintenance or willingness to pursue

Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Maintenance Person – Maria Mallaband Care Group

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. Predominantly 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 be 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

*Apprenticeship opportunities available