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Role: Caretaker
Location: Solihull
Contract: 28 hrs p/w (4 days p/w 09:00-17:00)
Pay rate: £13.00 - £13.10**
Abbeyfield is a national charity committed to alleviating loneliness and isolation among older people. We create supportive, welcoming communities through our retirement apartments, sheltered housing, and care homes, where residents feel valued, empowered, and connected.
This is a brilliant opportunity for people who would be interested in joining our Independent Living service in Nottingham. If you are looking for a vocation that offers support, guidance, and a feeling of community, Abbeyfield would love for you to join us.
The Role of Maintenance Operative
* To provide first response to all repairs to identify the fault and repair or refer to Asset Management/nominated contractor.
* Carrying out day to day operational repairs and maintenance of the building, its fixtures and fittings and its equipment. This will include painting and decoration to rented flats as they become void.
* Complete checks of all specified equipment (plant and other) on a regular basis.
* Routine testing within policy and procedure for fire checks and relevant health & safety policies.
* Checking all lighting, inside and outside the scheme to ensure lights are operational and a VFM service is provided. Replace bulbs and report any electrical faults to management.
* Carrying out minor repairs in tenanted flats and in leasehold flats where required, e.g., replace light bulbs, hang pictures/mirrors etc.
* Placing orders for repair and maintenance material, tools, and related goods.
* Ensuring all relevant paperwork and documentation is kept current, that SOPs are updated as circumstance or legislation dictates.
About You
* Ability to communicate and interact well with people.
* Works well as an individual and as part of a team.
* Able to carry out all aspects of the role to the highest standard at all times.
* Possess general DIY skills / experience.
* Ability to think outside of the box, and to exercise initiative.
* Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.
Why Join Abbeyfield?
We’re committed to recognising and rewarding our team members. Working with us comes with a range of benefits, including:
* Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service, plus public holidays.
* Growth & Development: Comprehensive induction and career development opportunities.
* Competitive Pay: Benchmark-based and with progression opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing: Medicash support, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym membership.
* Financial Rewards: £500 refer-a-friend scheme, life assurance, and company pension.
* Exclusive Discounts: BenefitHub and Blue Light Card discounts for social care sector workers.
* Additional Perks: Occupational sick pay, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and a basic DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The rates advertised above will apply from 1st April 2025. Should you begin working for us before this date, a lower rate will apply temporarily. This will be discussed with you prior to interview.
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