General Maintenance
* Ensure ALL Legal documentation is completed on time.
* Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly.
* Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centres exterior, including: Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
* Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Clients, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
* Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets etc are maintained to a high standard.
* Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.
* Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
* Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
* Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.
* Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.
* Test, and record, water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
* Maintain a "Maintenance Book" in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
* Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.
Communication
* Liaise with Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
* Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Training & Development
* Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
* Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety
* Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
* Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done is well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors and Staff Members.
* Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
* Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centres Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
* Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
* General maintenance knowledge / experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
* Good communication skills
* Confident team player
* Clean driving licence
* Use of a car or similar vehicle
* Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / EHO issues
* Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired
* Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold water systems
* Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
Benefits
* Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
* Flex Earn - Earned wage access.
* FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
* Staff recognition award ceremonies
* £30 voucher available every month for the nominated Employee of the month
* Opportunities for training and career progression
* Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
* Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100s of retailers
* Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
* Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
* Wellbeing portal: FREE meditation series, FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, FREE mental health support programmes, FREE workout plans, FREE Live digital gym classes, FREE mindset and wellbeing series
* Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
* On-site parking
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