Overview
Beaumont Care Homes – Tudordale Care Home, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Role: Maintenance Assistant. The Maintenance team supports residents by upholding high health and safety standards and ensuring a safe environment within the home and surrounding grounds.
Responsibilities
* Responsible to the Home Manager for the upkeep of the Care Home and surrounding grounds; undertake planned maintenance to ensure an excellent first impression for visitors.
* Ensure the smooth operation and serviceability of services such as heating, lighting, plumbing and non-medical equipment required for the safe and efficient operation of the Home.
* Maintain the Home exterior: ensure pathways and driveways are clear and safe; tend flowerbeds and plants; keep grassed areas tidy; ensure external lighting and signs are clear and in good order.
* Complete compliance checks, identify and report maintenance defects; engage with stakeholders to carry out allocated tasks inside and outside the site to a high standard.
* Undertake decorating, painting, wallpapering and minor refurbishment within the home.
* Provide out-of-hours emergency service by participating in the on-call rota and offer temporary cover for other Beaumont Care Homes as required.
* Be suitably trained to act as an active Fire Warden; induct new staff as required; assemble/install new equipment/goods delivered to a home.
* Assist with fire and water risk assessments and reviews; carry out plumbing, joinery and general building repairs to a good standard.
* Maintain the company vehicle and carry out basic safety checks.
* Promote independence and opportunities for older people; work unsupervised when required.
* Carry out fault finding and basic repairs to equipment (e.g., catering and laundering machines).
* Be passionate and committed to enhancing the specialist services delivered by Beaumont Care Homes; contribute as a team player and engage with colleagues to provide high-quality care.
Qualifications
* Ideally with a background in maintenance, painting and decorating, or general trades experience, with enthusiasm to support residents.
Essentials
* Location: Tudordale Care Home, 294 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1SG, Northern Ireland
* Employment type: Full-time
* Salary: £12.50 hourly (as stated in the job description)
About Beaumont Care Homes
Beaumont Care Homes aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment where care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance. Beaumont operates residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland, with locations including Belfast and surrounding areas. Staff development and regular training are provided to support personal and career growth.
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