Job Description
Maintenance Engineer 40h/week - 12.31/hour
Who are we:
Curaa is a family-run, community-driven care provider with award-winning homes and a compassionate team that provides person-centred care. Having launched in 2019, Curaa has grown its footprint across the South and Southwest of England and plans to continue this journey in the future.
Our commitment to excellence is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, community, and learning.
Respect: At Curaa, we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and heard.
Integrity: Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that we build trust with our residents, partners, and each other. We do what is right, especially when no one is watching.
Community: We support each other and work together to achieve common goals. Our sense of community extends beyond our office walls, as we actively engage with and contribute to the broader society.
Learning: By fostering a culture of learning, we ensure that our team remains innovative and adaptable in a constantly evolving world.
The successful applicant will:
* Ensure all minor repairs and audit requirements are fixed in a timely manner.
* Guarantee adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements and to the company policies and procedures.
* Carry out all required tests and checks for various systems of the home on weekly, monthly, annual basis.
* Be responsible for the looking after of the Care Home and carry out planned maintenance of the Home (painting, plumbing, minor refurbishments, etc) and able to assemble or install new equipment delivered to the Home.
* Be responsible for the maintenance of the home’s surrounding grounds (make sure pathways and driveways are uncluttered open and safe, plants of every type are tendered and hydrated)
* Make certain that lights and signs, internal and external, are in good shape, clear and evident.
* Liaise with contractors ensuring all work undertaken complies with site Health and Safety rules.
* Create and adhere to budgets.
* Carry out critical checks identifying and reporting all maintenance defects and problems.
* Confirm and maintain the operability of heating, lighting, plumbing and all non-medical equipment required for the safe and efficient operation of the Home.
What we are looking for:
Someone who can deliver a level of care that truly comes from the heart, making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the Care Home. And, whether you are helping someone with limited mobility to learn to use an aid, offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident or delivering care to someone at the end of their life, you will always have their well-being in mind above anything else.
Requirements
You will need to be:
* A team player who engages well with others.
* Strong communicator and influencer.
* Energetic and hard-working.
* Flexible and adaptable to change.
* Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference.
* A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook.
Benefits
We Offer:
* Competitive base salary.
* Refer a Friend scheme - £250 (Nurses); £150 (all other roles).
* Enhancements for nights, NVQs and years of service. *
* Monthly Achievement awards.
* Free Uniform, DBS & meals.
* Free video-based and in-house training.
* Pension contributions through Nest.
* Free onsite parking.
* Subject to T&Cs of employment.
Requirements
Work well with a team