Maintenance (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Nest Pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Service recognition

Training support and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Person to join our care homes team in the Greater London area. You will carry out health and safety checks of buildings, environment and equipment, and support staff to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents and visitors.

The role involves occasional visits to residents' rooms, work that can be physically and mentally demanding, and weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Health and Safety checks of buildings, environment and equipment.
• Able to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate at all levels.
• Empathy with older people and ability to work in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out health and safety checks of the building, environment and equipment.
• Working in residents' rooms when required and supporting staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-functioning care home environment.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one

Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008

Job description

As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband care group you will be part the care homes team and as such workwith 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