Join Thornford Park in Thatcham as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose, including gardening and conducting regular audits to identify and repair faults, ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff, and visitors.
Working alongside an established team, you will handle all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.
You’ll receive comprehensive training and join a dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and help change lives. There are also many courses available to support your career growth. If you have the aspiration, capability, and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will have:
* Assisting with maintaining the service, buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose.
* Using good DIY skills to ensure the safety of service users.
* Participating in regular checks and maintenance.
* Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
* Liaising with a manager to report faults and defects.
* Participating in a 1-week on-call rota for emergency maintenance.
* Supporting contractors on-site and completing all necessary paperwork and tool checks.
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Follow systems and procedures.
* Have previous experience in a maintenance role.
* Work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
* Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times.
* Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
Where you will be working: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Thornford Park is a combination of medium and low secure units and rehabilitation flats, supporting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation through a seamless internal care pathway.
You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide personalized assessment and treatment for males with mental illness, complex care needs, or personality disorders. Some service users may have histories of offending or previous placement failures.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £25,448
* 33 days of annual leave plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities for a healthy work-life balance
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Life assurance
* Enhanced maternity packages
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About your next employer:
You will work for an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering mental health, neurological, learning disabilities & autism, and children & education sectors, offering growth opportunities.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.
Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusive hiring, and safeguarding service users. All staff are required to understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard welfare, and all candidates will undergo a DBS disclosure.
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