Maintenance (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Thornton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a Maintenance Person to ensure the safety and well-being of Service Users. The role includes conducting health and safety checks of the premises, collaborating with other staff, and providing a supportive care environment. Applicants should have an interest in working with older individuals and be capable of managing tasks under pressure, with potential weekend work required.

Benefits

Simply Health support

Early Pay access

Flexible working patterns

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Experience with health and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety checks of the building and equipment.
• Ensure safety for all Service Users and visitors.
• Work well as part of a team in a care environment.

Skills

Pressure Management

Effective Communication

Time Management

Education

Health and Safety Qualification

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 work can be both 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.

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 and empathy with 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 exciting environment.

Our Benefits:

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.
• 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 access.

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

*Apprenticeship opportunities available