Maintenance
| Posting date: | 04 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.77 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 November 2025 |
| Location: | Whitley Bay, NE25 9NR |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | VA011780 |
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.
- An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
- Free criminal record checks
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- 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
Earsdon Grange
Rated Good by CQC in January 2018, Earsdon Grange is a purpose built care home offering residential care, dementia care and respite care - including long and short-term stays. Located in the seaside town of Whitley Bay and within walking distance of all local amenities, the home features en-suite bedrooms and several spacious lounges, as well as a coffee lounge and bar area where residents can socialise with their friends, families and each other. The experienced care team at Earsdon Grange take care of all the sensitive healthcare needs of residents while respecting their need for an independent and dignified day-to-day lifestyle. Earsdon Grange benefits from strong links to the local community thanks to a full-time activities coordinator who provides a programme of activities, entertainment, and events that the residents can choose from.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme