Maintenance Operative - Worthington Lake
Worthington Lake, Chorley Rd, Standish, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 2XN
* Full Time
* Permanent
* 37.5 hours
Worthington Lake Care Home is looking for a Maintenance Operative to help maintain and develop the home to improve the lives of our residents.
Role Overview:
As a Maintenance Operative, you will provide and maintain services in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations under the direction of the Management team.
You will action both planned and reactive maintenance issues and prioritise in terms of urgency whilst maintaining your skills and undertaking such training and development as required.
Role Specific Duties:
* To assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery
* Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards
* Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise
* To evaluate standards of maintenance compliance liaising with the Management team if you have any concerns
* Ensure you are implementing local and national IPC guidelines and are working in line with these at all times
* To ensure residents’ rights are protected
* To be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of our residents
* To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times
Working with Others:
* To develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team
* To attend and participate in team meetings
* To maintain and develop relationships with the residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels loved and safe
* To be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations whilst promptly reporting any hazards or potential hazards to the relevant person
* You will have the ability to work under pressure whilst being flexible and consistent
* To be involved in the implementation and maintenance of the services quality assurance programme
* Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees
Leading by Example:
* To seek opportunities for professional and personal growth and development
* Be a role model for other members of the team and be an ambassador for the service whilst leading and mentoring the team to build strong relationships
* Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
* To provide a warm welcome to all new residents, team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
* You will have strong communication skills, be cooperative and have excellent attention to detail
Personal and Professional Development:
* Attend statutory training and any other training as directed whilst being open to learning opportunities
* Have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects those living with the disease
* Have a basic knowledge of CQC and the fundamental standards
* To adhere to all of Millennium Care UK Ltd.’s Policies and Procedures
About Millennium Care:
Millennium Care is a multi-award-winning, family-owned, B Corp accredited care organisation with a difference. Recently named ‘Care Employer of the Year’, we provide expert care across several homes, set in picturesque surroundings across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
At Millennium we are focused on providing individual, person-centred care, whilst keeping enjoyment alive in all our homes and bringing a fresh and innovative approach to care.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Millennium Care is dedicated to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for fostering creativity, innovation, and success.
Millennium Care is committed to providing equal opportunities, and creating an inclusive culture while promoting equitable practices.
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