Job Title: Maintenance Person
As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will be part of the care home team, working with staff to ensure the safety of all service users, visitors, and employees. The role involves physical and mental tasks, primarily conducting health and safety checks of the building, environment, and equipment. You will also need to enter residents' rooms and feel comfortable around people living with dementia.
Buckingham House is a purpose-built care home providing nursing, residential, and dementia care by well-trained staff. It offers 24-hour personalized care, supporting residents' independence and dignity. The home features lounges, dining areas, cafes, a library, hairdressing salon, landscaped gardens, and patio areas. Each room is en-suite and decorated to a hotel standard, with modern bathroom facilities on each floor.
The head chef, awarded MMCG Masterchef of the Year, develops seasonal menus tailored to residents' preferences, with input from residents themselves. The activities coordinator strives to engage residents meaningfully through clubs such as gardening, baking, and maintenance, as well as community activities like Zumba, Tai Chi, and music therapy. Family and friends are welcome to visit at any time and participate in events or meals. Care plans are regularly reviewed with input from family, friends, and medical professionals to ensure quality of life.
Professional Responsibilities
* Hold relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards one.
* Understand the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
* Demonstrate ability to manage pressure, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively at all levels.
* Show genuine interest in working within a care environment.
* Conduct health and safety checks of buildings, environment, and equipment.
Personal Attributes
* Understand and empathize with older people.
* Be able to lead when needed and work well as part of a team.
* Work independently and manage time effectively.
* Possess a clean driving license.
* Able to work in a lively, homely environment.
Additional Information
Maria Mallaband Care Group is a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants declaring a disability who meet the minimum criteria. For more details, please visit our website.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Simply Health cashback scheme for prescriptions, optical, dental, and virtual GP services.
* Early Pay access.
* Discounts across retailers, leisure, and hospitality through our benefits platform.
* Exclusive Tastecard discounts.
* Free criminal record checks.
* Pension scheme with Nest.
* Flexible working patterns.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Service recognition and training opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
* Discounted gym memberships.
Note: Benefits are accessible after a 12-week probationary period and are subject to deductions to ensure colleagues are paid at least the National Living Wage.
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