Maintenance (Day)

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

Job summary

A care home provider in Worksop seeks a dedicated Maintenance Person to ensure the safety and functionality of the premises. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks and interacting positively with residents, including those with dementia. Applicants must have a genuine interest in care, effective communication skills, and a clean driving license. The role may require some weekend work, and perks include competitive salary and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

Simply Health coverage

Early Pay access

Discounts on retailers and services

Employee Assistance Programme

Training support

Flexible working patterns

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
• Clean driving license required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health and Safety checks of the building and equipment.
• Support safe living conditions for Service Users.
• Engage in tasks requiring interaction with residents, including those with dementia.

Skills

Ability to manage pressure

Effective communication

Understanding of Health and Safety

Education

Relevant qualification in maintenance or willingness to obtain

Job description

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