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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Location:
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
2208a1d963af
Job Views:
11
Posted:
28.04.2025
Expiry Date:
12.06.2025
Job Description:
The vacancy
Do you have experience as a Maintenance Rep/Handyperson? Are you competent in minor property maintenance issues, plant, electrical, engineering, plumbing, grounds maintenance? Do you have experience dealing with the public?
If yes, this could be the role for you!
Here at Rainbows Hospice, we provide specialist end-of-life, palliative and respite care to babies, children, and young people (BCYP) with conditions that may shorten their lives. We have state-of-the-art facilities at Lark Rise, which allow BCYPs with pain and physical difficulties to enjoy activities like socialising, bathing, swimming, or playing on swings. This would not be possible without our passionate Estates & Facilities Team, responsible for maintaining the safety and functionality of our buildings and grounds.
Due to expansion, we are seeking a Maintenance Rep/Handyperson to manage and perform minor repairs, ensure safe work practices, and carry out statutory checks.
This role is based at the Hospice on Lark Rise in Loughborough. Travel to retail shops for repairs or supervision of contractors may be required; therefore, a driving license is essential.
The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with participation in an on-call rota covering evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing and executing minor repairs in plumbing, joinery, engineering, electrical, vehicles, play equipment, and decoration.
* Maintaining a scheduled program of repairs, decoration, refurbishment, and rebuilding.
* Liaising with external contractors, overseeing their work, and ensuring compliance with policies.
* Performing painting and redecoration, including wallpapering, painting, varnishing, inside and outside.
* Additional responsibilities are detailed in the downloadable Job Description.
* Competent in minor property maintenance, plant, electrical, engineering, plumbing, and grounds.
* Knowledge of current health & safety legislation.
* Experience in public interaction with adults and children.
* Experience managing contractors.
* Qualification in PAT testing.
* Experience in pool maintenance.
* Painting and decorating experience.
Further details are available in the Person Specification.
Our Benefits include:
* Free onsite parking at Lark Rise, Loughborough.
* Eligibility for blue light card discounts.
* Life Assurance.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance (working bank holidays expected).
* Free access to Employee Assistance Programme.
* Occupational health services.
* Contributory or salary sacrifice pension schemes.
* Affordable meals at the Hospice.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment screening.
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We are committed to inclusivity, treating all applicants equally regardless of background or characteristics, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the health and social care sector.
About us
Rainbows cares for families across the East Midlands with children or young people facing serious or terminal illnesses. We aim to support families, create memories, and provide compassionate care throughout their journey. Joining us means making a real difference in the lives of families during difficult times, with benefits like free parking, health plans, and subsidized meals. Rainbows is a dynamic, caring workplace dedicated to transforming care and providing comfort and support at every stage.
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