Maintenance Assistant

Jazzrefound; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home in Abingdon is seeking a Maintenance person to oversee repairs and maintenance. The role involves regular safety checks, creating a maintenance program, and interacting with residents. Ideal candidates should have painting and decorating skills, knowledge of health and safety, and a caring demeanor. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive Training and Career Development

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in painting and decorating is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety, and Food Safety.
• Ability to keep up to date records of checks and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety checks on equipment.
• Create a maintenance programme alongside the Home Manager.
• Interact with residents kindly and respectfully.

Skills

Painting and decorating

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Casanoego Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Why Join Us?

We're proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• £12.50 per hour
• Part time - Weekday and weekend shifts
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the Role

As our Maintenance person you will be responsible for all repairs and maintenance across our home. You’ll walk the home daily to pro-actively identify any areas that need attention, whilst also conducting regular safety checks on various equipment. You’ll create a maintenance programme for the home alongside our Home Manager and of course you’ll interact with our residents on a daily basis - so you’ll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents dignity at all times.

Here’s Some Other Important Things You Need To Know

• You will need to be experienced at painting and decorating. Having electrical and plumbing skills would be beneficial but not essential
• You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety and Food Safety
• You will keep up to date and accurate records of all checks and repairs completed and scheduled

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home and full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About Us And Our Home

At Bridge House Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That's why we've signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better.