Maintenance
| Posting date: | 11 May 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2024 |
| Location: | Wadebridge, PL27 6RD |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA008154 |
Summary
About the Role
As a Maintenance Person for Maria Mallaband care group you will be part the care homes team and as such work with other staff to ensure the safety of all the Service Users, visitors and employees. The work can be both physically and mentally demanding. Predominately the job is about Health and Safety checks of the building, environment and equipment. It will also require you to go into residents rooms and being able to feel comfortable around people living with dementia.
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
This role will include some weekend work.
Person Specification:
Professional
- The Maintenance Person will ideally hold relevant qualification or be willing to work towards one,
- Have an understanding of the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Experience
- Able to demonstrate an ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
- Health and Safety checks of the buildings, environment and equipment.
General
- Have an understanding of and empathy with older people.
- Be able to take a lead where needed and also be a team player.
- And need to be able to work well on their own and manage their time effectively.
- Clean Driving License.
- Required to work in a Homely, Lively and Exciting environment.
Our Benefits;
In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Recommend a friend – up to £750
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
*Apprenticeship opportunities available
Windmill Court Care Home with Nursing
Windmill Court is located in the Cornish village of St Minver and is close to Polzeath and Wadebridge town centre. Local shops, library, hairdressers, pharmacy and post office are all within a short driving distance. This purpose built care home provides care for the elderly offering a wide range of care and nursing. Accommodation is provided for 34 residents in single occupancy rooms. All rooms come tastefully furnished and residents are welcome to bring their own furniture to add a homely and familiar touch. The home is equipped with all the usual facilities – a 24 hour intercom nurse call system, televisions and telephone points in every room. The home also contains en-suite toilet facilities, bathing aids, assisted shower and well equipped laundry services. The main building is bright and airy with large windows, providing views of the gardens and rural landscape beyond. The spacious dining room is surrounded by a leafy courtyard and a spacious lounge that has comfortable seating. The home also has an on-site hairdressing salon, a sunny conservatory and a secluded patio area. Visitors are welcome at all times but staff kindly ask if meal times could be avoided. The home has a well maintained garden and a secluded patio area for residents to enjoy during summer months. There is also a large car park, which can accommodate up to 20 cars.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme