Maintenance (Bank)

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in Sunderland is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure the safety of all service users and staff. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks and maintaining a supportive environment for residents, including those living with dementia. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications or a willingness to train, strong communication skills, and empathy for older individuals. Competitive salary package with various benefits is offered.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded medical benefits

Access to earned pay prior to payday

Discounts across multiple retailers

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working patterns

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform health and safety checks of buildings and equipment.
• Work with other staff to ensure safety for all users.
• Be comfortable working around residents with dementia.

Skills

Time management

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Relevant qualification (or willingness to pursue one)

Tools

Driving License

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