About Our Home: Tucked away near the bustling area of Wantage, St Katharine's House is more than just a care home-it's a sanctuary of warmth, care, and vibrant life. Imagine a place where picturesque gardens stretch across five acres, a historic chapel stands tall, and the hum of friendly chatter fills the cafe. Here, every resident receives individual care and support to meet their unique needs, Dive into a world where modern amenities meet timeless charm, and every day is a new adventure. Responsibilities - Maintaining the building and equipment - Carry out routine checks weekly, monthly, and annually on systems in the home and ensuring that external checks are carried out within the agreed timeframe - e.g Loler testing - Monitor and respond to the fire alarm call, boilers and lift. - Make effective and efficient use of resources in any maintenance or repair. - To conduct Banking and purchase of small items for the home. - Maintain the building, grounds and equipment to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors to the House including decoration and repair, minor plumbing works and maintaining the garden areas. - Maintain good communication and relationships with other teams and colleagues at the House. - Maintain awareness of the Home's policies and procedures especially the Fire Policy. - Participate in Training and Development as an individual and as part of the team. - Get involved in the induction of new staff by training them on the building layout and fire policies and procedures. - Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times. - Control and ordering of stock and acceptance and checking of deliveries. - Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements. - Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents. - Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times. - To carry out any additional duties as requested. - To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home. - To review on a regular basis the job description for your post and to agree on any changes. Essential Skills: - Ideal candidate should have plumbing skills/experience Our benefits include: - Salary up to £14.50 per hour - ESAS - Salary Advance - Employee Assistance Programme - Perkbox - Employee of the Month - Long term service awards - Blue Light Card - Professional Development - Refer a Friend