Maintenance (Day)

Maria Mallaband; Ripon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Person to join their care homes team in Ripon. This role involves ensuring the safety of residents by conducting Health and Safety checks and requires an understanding of the care environment, especially for those living with dementia. Suitable candidates will have a professional background in maintenance and a genuine interest in supporting older people.

Benefits

Simply Health – company-funded health benefits

Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday

Benefits platform – discounts with retailers

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Clean driving license required.
• Willingness to work towards relevant maintenance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the building and environment.
• Work collaboratively with the care homes team.
• Comfortable entering residents' rooms.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Prioritization

Effective communication

Genuine interest in care

Empathy with older people

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant qualifications in maintenance

Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008

Job description

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As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will be part of the care homes 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 feel 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.

Experience

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

General

• Understanding of and empathy with older people.
• Ability to take a lead when needed and be a team player.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Clean driving license.
• Ability to work in a homely, lively, and exciting environment.

In return, 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, and 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.
• Exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking the colleague below the National Living Wage