About Us
Southway Residential Home for Older People - Cowbridge
Our aim and objective is to improve our residents’ life experience and overall wellbeing by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focused and most appropriate for the individual.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 3 - £25,583 pro rata, £13.26 /hr + enhancements paid for weekends, bank holidays & unsociable hours worked
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 33.5 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Southway, Cowbridge
To undertake the general minor maintenance tasks in the Residential home including painting, decorating, health and safety checks and the maintenance of grounds and gardens. Provide a porter service; undertake the moving of equipment, delivery/collection duties and order/store stock.
About You
You will need:
* Experience of maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, minor carpentry /gardening
* Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
* Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people/older people
* Knowledge and commitment to the concepts of Equality
* Literate, numerate and able to interpret written and verbal instruction
* Able to communicate well with members of the team and service users
* Willingness to drive council vehicle if required
* Positive and self-motivated
* Sociable, compassionate ‘people person’
* Flexible in approach to role, tasks and working hours
* Physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks, including weeding, mowing/strimming, moving furniture etc.
* Willingness to undertake training as required
* Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Marlena Chodyko machodyko@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk - 01446 772265
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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