Introduction
Join Gateway Recovery Centrein Warringtonas a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.
Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.
You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Maintenance Assistant you will be:
1. Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
2. Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
3. Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
4. Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
5. Assisting in all decorating.
6. Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
7. Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
8. Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.
To be successful in this role, you will:
9. To comply with system and procedures.
10. Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
11. To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
12. Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
13. Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
Where you will be working:
You will be working at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility which provides care for men and women with complex mental health requirements.
The hospital is split into four distinct areas:
14. Male Autism Service for the challenging and complex needs of adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
15. Assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties
16. Specialist inpatient service for older men with complex mental health and physical health needs.
17. Low secure care setting for men with a mental illness with or without personality disorder/mild LD
You will be working alongside the team with the aim to improve the mental health and wellbeing of service users and to help them develop and maintain healthy relationships with others. Gateway Recovery Centre will work to reduce risk behaviours associated with mental health conditions so that our patients can ultimately live successful and fulfilling lives within the community.
What you will get:
18. Annual salary of £24,375
19. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
20. Free meals and parking
21. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
22. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
23. Pension contribution to secure your future.
24. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
25. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.