Maintenance Operative (Part Time)
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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.
We are seeking an experience Maintenance operative to join out team for 20 weekly.
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.
- 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 £15.50 per hour
- Employee of the Month
- Long term service awards
- Blue Light Card
- Professional Development
- Refer a Friend
About Gold Care Homes
Provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services.
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