Maintenance Operative

Sanctuary Group

  • Worcester
  • £13.53 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.Maintenance OperativeBeechwood Residential Care Home, Holly Green, Upton-Upon-Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0RR£13.53 per hour30 hours availableSanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can 'feel' the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Beechwood is special and we're looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.Are you our next Maintenance Operative? Here's more about the role:As the Maintenance Operative for the home, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff, as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the home and garden.Regular health and safety checks are essential to create a safe environment for everyone. This may include fire alarm, water flushing and bed safety checks, among others.Effective communication is vital in your role. You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services and ensure that work is completed to a high standard.Occasional visits to other homes may be necessary to provide cover or as part of planned maintenance activities.What skills do I need?
  • Collaboration is key! A cohesive team fosters a positive environment for residents and contributes to a thriving home.
  • Practical skills in recognizing and performing minor repairs are important, such as basic plumbing skills and DIY experience.
  • The ideal candidate should possess fundamental knowledge of health and safety protocols. Familiarity with Legionella disease is also beneficial.
  • Having a valid driver's license and access to personal transportation are necessary requirements.
  • The role will include use of an iPad and or Laptop along with compliance applications that you will use daily.
At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:Your Mind and Body
  • Occupational sick pay after 12 month's service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
  • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
  • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
  • A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme
Your Financial Wellbeing
  • Additional compensation for overtime
  • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
  • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
  • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period
Your Job
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Complimentary meals during shifts lasting over 10 hours
  • Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
  • Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
  • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month's service onwards
  • CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)
We hope you feel you could be our next team member.Job Reference: 224744We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early.Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.Building Equality and DiversitySanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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