The vacancy
Do you have experience as a Maintenance Rep/Handyperson? Are you competent in minor property maintenance issues, plant, electrical, engineering, plumbing, and grounds maintenance? Do you have experience dealing with the public? If yes, this could be the role for you!
Here at Rainbows Hospice, we provide specialist end-of-life, palliative, and respite care to babies, children, and young people (BCYP) with conditions that mean their lives may be shorter than most. We have state-of-the-art facilities at Lark Rise which allows our BCYP’s with pain and physical difficulties to have opportunities that we take for granted; from socializing, taking a bath, being in a swimming pool, or playing on the swings. But this would not be possible without our passionate and dedicated Estates & Facilities Team who maintain and ensure the health and safety of our buildings and grounds.
Due to expansion, we are currently seeking a Maintenance Rep/Handyperson to join our Estates & Facilities Team, to manage and carry out all minor repairs, ensure safe working practices, and carry out statutory checks. This role will be based at the Hospice on Lark Rise in Loughborough. You may need to travel to the retail shops to carry out any minor repairs or supervise contractors performing work, therefore a driving license is required. This role will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will be part of the on-call rota covering evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
1. To manage and carry out minor repairs in the following areas: plumbing, joinery, engineering, electrical, vehicles, play equipment, internal decoration.
2. To manage a programme of scheduled maintenance of all areas of the hospice including decoration, refurbishment, and rebuilding work.
3. To liaise with external contractors, oversee their work, and ensure compliance with hospice policies whilst on site.
4. To carry out all types of painting and redecoration works including wallpapering, painting with various paints, varnishes, and finishes both inside and outside.
Essential Requirements
* Competent in minor property maintenance issues, plant, electrical, engineering, plumbing, and grounds maintenance.
* Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislative requirements.
* Experience of dealing with the public (adults and children).
* Experience of Managing Contractors.
Desirable Requirements
* Qualification in PAT testing.
* Experience of pool maintenance.
* Painting and decorating experience.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive organization, treating all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.
About Us
Rainbows cares for families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness. We support every child and young person to fulfill their potential and help families make the most of every precious moment.
When you join Team Rainbows, you’ll receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan, and subsidized meals while making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands.
The Rainbows Experience
Wherever you are, across the East Midlands we will:
* Transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition.
* Relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
* Support every child and young person to achieve their full potential.
* Create memories for families to treasure.
* Provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person.
Our Values
Because WE CARE, we are:
* Benefits: Health cash plan/EAP
* Free on-site parking
* Life assurance
* Subsidised meals
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