Overview
As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband care group you will be part of the care homes team and 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. It is primarily about Health and Safety checks of the building, environment and equipment. You will need to be comfortable entering residents’ rooms and around people living with dementia.
Disability Confident – Disability Confident employer information is provided as part of the recruitment notice.
Responsibilities
* The Maintenance Person will ideally hold a relevant qualification or be willing to work towards one.
* Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008. and demonstrate the ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
* Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
* Conduct Health and Safety checks of the buildings, environment and equipment.
* Have an understanding of and empathy with older people.
* Be able to take a lead where needed and also be a team player.
* Be able to work well on their own and manage time effectively.
* Clean Driving Licence.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Comfortable working in residents’ rooms and around people living with dementia.
* Ability to work in a homely, lively and exciting environment.
In Return
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 colleagues below National Living Wage.
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