Maintenance (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Greater London is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This role involves conducting health and safety checks and requires a genuine interest in working in a care setting. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications or be willing to pursue them, along with effective communication skills and the ability to manage pressure.

Benefits

Company-funded health benefits including virtual GP access

Early Pay access to earned salary

Discounts across retailers and leisure activities

Free criminal record checks

Pension scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Discounted gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular health and safety checks of the building and equipment.
• Work with other staff to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and employees.
• Comfortable working around people living with dementia.

Skills

Time Management

Effective Communication

Ability to Manage Pressure

Empathy for Older People

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Maintenance

Tools

Health and Safety Equipment

Job description

As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will be part of the care home's team and work with other staff to ensure the safety of all Service Users, visitors, and employees. The role can be physically and mentally demanding. The primary responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks of the building, environment, and equipment. You will also need to enter residents' rooms and be comfortable around people living with dementia.

We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the job location.

This role will include some weekend work.

Person Specification:

Professional

• The Maintenance Person should ideally hold relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards one.
• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 is desirable.

Experience

• Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Experience with health and safety checks of buildings, environment, and equipment.

General

• Understanding of and empathy for older people.
• Ability to take a lead when needed and work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Clean driving license.
• Ability to work in a homely, lively, and engaging environment.

Our Benefits:

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits including:

• Simply Health – company-funded cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children.*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday.
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – dine out with up to 50% off the total 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 are available after completing a 12-week probation period.

**Benefit subject to deductions to ensure colleagues are paid at least the National Living Wage.

*Apprenticeship opportunities are available.