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Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Maintenance Person to join our team at Hope House Nursing Home in Acrington, Clayton-Le-Moors.
Working Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 40-hour contract.
Hope House is a nursing home catering for up to 42 residents, promoting independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.
About The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance of the care home, ensuring the safety of residents, visitors, and staff.
* General internal maintenance: furniture, fixtures and fittings, equipment, basic heating faults.
* General exterior: maintain grounds & gardens, fences, furniture, clear snow, grit paths, clean signs & lighting.
* Safety: identify hazards and risks, test fire alarms, liaise with contractors, maintain a maintenance log, store paints & varnishes correctly, test water temperatures.
* Moving & handling: assist with deliveries and storage.
* General duties as requested by the home or maintenance manager.
About You
Our ideal Maintenance Person will have:
* Experience in DIY and decorating.
* Caring nature.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to adapt to residents' needs.
* Full clean driving license.
* Health & Safety or Maintenance qualification (desirable).
* Experience in care or nursing home settings or similar.
All applicants will undergo reference checks and DBS screening. For the DBS code of practice, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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