Maintenance Operative

Sanctuary Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Operative for their Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home in Weston-super-Mare. The role involves ensuring safety, performing repairs, and maintaining the home's presentation. Join a committed team that values collaboration and provides a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Comprehensive training and development

Loyalty recognition scheme

CQC Inspection bonus

Qualifications

• Practical skills in performing minor repairs.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of residents and staff.
• Perform regular health and safety checks.
• Engage with residents, families, and contractors.

Skills

Collaboration

Practical skills

Health and safety knowledge

Basic plumbing skills

DIY experience

Communication

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Maintenance, Driving and S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £13.53 per hour

Requisition: 224805

Maintenance Operative

Beach Lawns Residential and Nursing Home, 67 Beach Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

£13.53 per hour

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Dovecote is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

Are you our next Maintenance Operative? Here’s more about the role:

As the Maintenance Operative for the home, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff, as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the home and garden.

Regular health and safety checks are essential to create a safe environment for everyone. This may include fire alarm, water flushing and bed safety checks, among others.

Effective communication is vital in your role. You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services and ensure that work is completed to a high standard.

Occasional visits to other homes may be necessary to provide cover or as part of planned maintenance activities.

What skills do I need?

• Collaboration is key! A cohesive team fosters a positive environment for residents and contributes to a thriving home.
• Practical skills in recognizing and performing minor repairs are important, such as basic plumbing skills and DIY experience.
• The ideal candidate should possess fundamental knowledge of health and safety protocols. Familiarity with Legionella disease is also beneficial.
• Having a valid driver's license and access to personal transportation are necessary requirements.
• The role will include use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications that you will use daily.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

· Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)

· Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)

· Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare

· A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

· Additional compensation for overtime

· Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice

· Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform

· Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%

· Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• · 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• · Complimentary meals during shifts lasting over 10 hours
• · Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• · Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• · Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• · CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference:.224805

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

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