Part Time Maintenance Operative at Rotherlea Salary: £15.90 per hour Hours: 7.5hrs per week Shift Times: Every Friday 8.30am-4pm (hours can be flexible) Shaw healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Operative who is ready to make a positive impact at Rotherlea, a superb, modern 70 bed care home located in the picturesque West Sussex market town of Petworth. Rotherlea's approach to dementia care emphasises the importance of creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for its residents. Why Work at Shaw Healthcare? Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats. We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024. We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month. We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys. Job Responsibilities In partnership with our Home Manager, your role will be to maintain our Home and grounds, ensuring all areas are free from hazards and all equipment and systems are safe and in full working order. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for: Ensuring the exterior of our building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard Coordinating and controlling all building works and refurbishments with minimum disturbance to our residents and staff. Carrying out routine monitoring and repairs on all systems and liaising with our Home Manager if specialist repairs are necessary. Ensuring regular test and checks are carried out and recorded, including boilers function checks, fire alarm systems activation and water services and water temperature tests Advising Home Manager on any potential maintenance problems, e.g. heating systems, refrigeration, electrics, gas, and faulty equipment Complying with all aspects of Health & Safety at Work Act (e.g. COSHH) to assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment, including recording all health and safety checks Ensuring that safety and cleanliness within our Care Home and grounds is to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health, Fire and Safety at Work regulations Making sure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely Being the first port of call for staff when repairs are required and assisting with the induction of staff, e.g. operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures Giving advice over the telephone and/or being prepared to be called out to the Home in emergencies when off duty. Assisting with driving the Home’s minibus, or similar vehicles, for residents’ outings, as requested by the Home Manager. Benefits Excellent Career Opportunities Care Qualifications 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date! Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you) Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays Company Sick Pay Enhanced payrates for bank holidays Free Uniform Death in service payment *subject to criteria GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift Pension scheme Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Holiday discounts Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards Online benefits and cashback rewards Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference? Apply now!