Job Description

Site Supervisor

Location:

Ipswich

Salary:

14.40 per hour

Hours:

37.5

Why join us?



Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries - sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more - to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do - you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

About us:

The Chantry is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Ipswich, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At The Chantry, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.

Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.

MAIN PURPOSE:

To ensure that the building, equipment and grounds are maintained to a safe and cost-effective standard.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to develop, plan and implement an internal and external maintenance and decorating schedule, providing minimum disruption to the day-to-day running of the Centre Responsible to implement a system for dealing with day-to-day repairs To ensure compliance with fire regulations and using of fire equipment and environmental standards To record all information as required by Brainkind policies and procedures To attend and contribute to internal Quality Improvement Groups as required To audit compliance with any requirements and recommendations of Care Standards inspections and audit all programmes of inspection To organise and arrange the work of the estates team. Managing the team in respect of performance monitoring, appraisal and motivation. To report any unmet training needs in the use of equipment or processes To ensure effective communication with other departments in the Centre and the Estates Management department Responsible to ensure the provision of all relevant supplies within available resources Take responsibility to contribute to and respond to external inspections Facilitating the safe and smooth running of the Service, the post holder is expected to maintain a safe working environment, maintain service user confidentiality, and occasionally taking on reasonable additional tasks

ABOUT YOU:

IOSH Certificate for Risk Management or willing to work towards achieving this within the first year of employment A valid driving license Mini Bus driving training certificate or willing to undertake training if applicable Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation Proven ability to work as part of a team and supervise others Ability to work closely with service users and communicate effectively with them Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Able to work within policies and procedures Ability to produce risk assessments as required for activities within the role Skilled in a range of minor maintenance procedures Demonstrable planning skills Competent IT skills

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

A competitive rate of 14.40 per hour 20% Weekend and Overtime Enhancement & 30% Bank Holiday Enhancement 33 Days AL Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Company Pension Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards Free parking

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.



To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.



Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.



All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks


Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.