As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will be part of the care home's team and work with other staff to ensure the safety of all Service Users, visitors, and employees. The role can be physically and mentally demanding. The primary responsibilities include conducting health and safety checks of the building, environment, and equipment. You will also need to enter residents' rooms and be comfortable around people living with dementia.
We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the role location.
This role will include some weekend work.
Person Specification:
Professional
* The Maintenance Person should ideally hold relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards one.
* Understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Experience
* Ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
* Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
* Experience in health and safety checks of buildings, environment, and equipment.
General
* Understanding of and empathy with older people.
* Ability to take a lead when needed and work well as part of a team.
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* Clean driving license.
* Ability to work in a homely, lively, and engaging environment.
Our Benefits
In return, you will receive a competitive salary plus:
* Simply Health – company-funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to four children.*
* Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday.
* Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
* Exclusive Tastecard discount – dine out with up to 50% off the 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 access.
**Benefit subject to deductions that do not bring colleagues below the National Living Wage.
*Apprenticeship opportunities available
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