We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Operative with a passion for making a difference to others. Youll be working part-time 28 hours per week, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care. Cygnet Heathers is a 20 bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury. Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service users neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a skilled MaintenanceOperativewith a passion for making a difference to others.
Youll be workingpart-time 28 hours per week, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.
Cygnet Heathers is a 20 bed service providing neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative rehabilitation for men with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injury.
Our focus is on creating an environment that engages our service users and sets the tone for recovery. Cygnet Heathers has been designed and equipped with an all-integrated physical environment to aid our service users neurobehavioural rehabilitation process. Our specifically designed environment assists the men to manage visual, spatial and perceptual difficulties.
* Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
* Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
* Maintain plant, services & vehicles in working order
* Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards
* Travel to other sites & on-occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
* Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Expert supervision & support
* Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving
You are...
* Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
* Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
* Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
* Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
* Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance
* Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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