Job Description

Job Title:

Site Maintenance

Reports to: Home Manager

Join our friendly team as our Site Maintenance, helping keep our residents safe and comfortable in a warm, homely environment. You will lead on all planned and reactive maintenance, making a real difference every day.

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

To provide maintenance services in accordance with current best practice, to the organisation's policy, procedures, and agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Home Manager.

To action both planned and reactive maintenance issues which arise in the home, and be able to prioritise in terms of urgency.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Maintenance Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Carrying out routine statutory checks at the required frequency

Ensuring accurate timely documentation of all routine checks

Reporting any issues identified to the Home Manager

Undertaking painting and redecoration when requested and required in order to maintain the standard of the home

Liaising with external contractors to ensure mandatory service checks are completed at the required frequency

Liaising with the Home Manager and the Estates Manager regarding any maintenance issues or projects within the home

Implementing all necessary actions to meet and maintain the home's maintenance standards

Systematically solving day-to-day issues which arise within the home and your scope of competence

Maintaining clear records of all identified defects or faults, and their subsequent repair/redress

Promoting and protecting the welfare of residents at all times

Working with Others:

Developing effective working relationships with other colleagues at the home

Developing effective working relationships with contractors who provide a service to the home

Implementing and maintaining the home's quality assurance programme, as directed

Support the induction of new employees at the home, as required

Communicate appropriately and in a person-centred way with residents

Personal and Professional Development:

Completing mandatory training and any other training, as directed by the Home Manager

Taking responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews

To maintain appropriate maintenance skills, including undertaking training and development which may, from time-to-time, be required

Person Specification

Essential:

Proficient Writing Skills - ability to make accurate, legible maintenance records and assist in the formulation of maintenance policies and procedures, when required

Good command of English - both written and spoken

Communication Skills - ability to communicate effectively with residents, their visitors and other staff, including attendance and representation at Heads of Departments meetings

Building Maintenance Skills, such as plumbing, joinery and plastering skills

Painting and decorating skills

Previous experience of working in a maintenance role

Desirable:

Qualifications in Electrics or plumbing

Health and safety knowledge pertaining to building maintenance

Previous experience of working in a similar care home environment

Previous employment in the building trade

Experience of working with older residents or those who have additional support needs

Why Join Us?

Friendly, supportive team environment

Make a real difference to residents' quality of life

Free on-site parking

Stable, permanent hours with Monday - Friday core schedule in emergency may need to attend in unsocial hours

Located in Canterbury with easy access to the M2 motorway and free parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-17.00 per hour dependent on skills and qualifications

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking

Pension Scheme

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability and unsocial hours in an emergency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Harsite01