Join Thornford Park in Thatcham as a Maintenance Assistant and contribute to creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will ensure that the service's facilities are fit for purpose, undertake gardening, and regularly conduct audits to identify and repair faults, ensuring safety for service users, staff, and visitors.
You will work alongside an established team, handling various maintenance tasks, liaising with contractors, and supporting the upkeep of the service.
You will receive comprehensive training and have opportunities for career development through various courses. If you have the dedication and capability, Elysium Healthcare offers support and opportunities to achieve your career goals.
As a Maintenance Assistant, your responsibilities include:
* Maintaining the service, buildings, facilities, and equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose.
* Using good DIY skills to maintain safety.
* Performing regular checks and maintenance.
* Repairing and maintaining all buildings.
* Decorating as needed.
* Liaising with managers to report faults and defects.
* Participating in a 1-week rotating on-call duty for emergency maintenance.
* Supporting contractors on site and completing necessary paperwork and tool checks.
To succeed in this role, you should:
* Follow system and procedures.
* Have previous maintenance experience.
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Show courtesy and respect to residents to ensure high-quality service.
* Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Thornford Park offers a combination of secure units and rehabilitation flats, supporting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation with personalized care programs for males with mental health or complex needs, including histories of offending or placement failures.
What you will get:
* Annual salary of £25,448
* 33 days of annual leave, including your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Packages
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About your next employer:
You will work for Elysium Healthcare, a stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a wide network of services across England and Wales in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities & autism, and children & education sectors. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff worldwide.
We follow safer recruitment practices and are a Disability Confident employer. All staff are responsible for safeguarding service users, and all candidates will undergo a DBS disclosure.
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