Job Description

30 hours per week - 5 days per week.

Flexible hours - 8 am - 2 pm or 9 am - 3 pm.

Oak Tree Lodge is a welcoming dementia care home where every detail is designed to help residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued. As part of Anchor, we're proud to provide not only exceptional care but also a vibrant, homely environment. From the gardens to the living spaces, Oak Tree Lodge is a place where residents can thrive - and where staff play a vital role in making that possible.


You will be the go-to person for keeping our home running smoothly. Your skills will ensure that residents live in a safe, well-maintained environment, and your work will directly contribute to the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Oak Tree Lodge special.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance across the home. maintain the safety of the care home Ensure safety checks and compliance with health and safety standards. Support with decorating, minor refurbishments, and keeping the home looking its best. Work closely with the care team to respond quickly to maintenance needs. Help create a safe, comfortable, and attractive environment for residents, families, and staff.

What We're Looking For:

Practical skills in maintenance, repairs, and general DIY. knowledge and experience in health and safety Knowledge of health and safety of fire in care homes Background in health and safety checks A proactive, can-do attitude with attention to detail. Reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to high standards.

Why Join Us?

At Anchor, we believe our people are just as important as our residents. Joining Oak Tree Lodge means becoming part of a supportive team where your contribution is valued every day.

What we offer:

Competitive pay and pension scheme. Flexible working hours to support work-life balance. Ongoing training and development opportunities. A caring, inclusive workplace culture. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of older people.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

Oak Tree Lodge in Gipton, Leeds is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 60 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.


Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progression Bus transportation based outside of the home Parking on site CQC GOOD Themed rooms, indoor park, cinema and cafe Fun and friendly team with plenty of social events within the home

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.