Maintenance Operative

Job title:

Maintenance Operative

Company

Gold Care Homes

Job description

About Our Home:Tucked away near the bustling area of Wantage, St Katharine’s House is more than just a care home—it’s a sanctuary of warmth, care, and vibrant life. Imagine a place where picturesque gardens stretch across five acres, a historic chapel stands tall, and the hum of friendly chatter fills the cafe. Here, every resident receives individual care and support to meet their unique needs, Dive into a world where modern amenities meet timeless charm, and every day is a new adventure.Responsibilities

• Maintaining the building and equipment
• Carry out routine checks weekly, monthly, and annually on systems in the home and ensuring that external checks are carried out within the agreed timeframe – e.g Loler testing
• Monitor and respond to the fire alarm call, boilers and lift.
• Make effective and efficient use of resources in any maintenance or repair.
• To conduct Banking and purchase of small items for the home.
• Maintain the building, grounds and equipment to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors to the House including decoration and repair, minor plumbing works and maintaining the garden areas.
• Maintain good communication and relationships with other teams and colleagues at the House.
• Maintain awareness of the Home’s policies and procedures especially the Fire Policy.
• Participate in Training and Development as an individual and as part of the team.
• Get involved in the induction of new staff by training them on the building layout and fire policies and procedures.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
• Control and ordering of stock and acceptance and checking of deliveries.
• Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
• Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
• To carry out any additional duties as requested.
• To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.
• To review on a regular basis the job description for your post and to agree on any changes.

Essential Skills:

• Ideal candidate should have plumbing skills/experience

Our benefits include:

• Salary up to £14.50 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend

Expected salary

£14.5 per hour

Location

Wantage, Oxfordshire

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:03:16 GMT

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