Posts & hours: Assistant Craftsperson
Based at: Hillis Lodge
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £24,795.62- £26,436.50
Role Purpose:
To undertake appropriate PPM & repair works, and minor improvements within the Community, or any other properties associated with the Trust as required, also act as on-site liaison for the estates team.
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Disclosure: All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Required to take part in the emergency out of hour On call Rota.
* Water hygiene maintenance (i.e. water flushing, minor repairs etc).
* PAT Testing.
* Fire Extinguisher Inspections.
* Plantroom inspections.
* Emergency light testing.
* Escorting for the Estate service i.e. Suppliers and Contractors and carry out appropriate repair and adjustment tasks as specified.
Clinical:
* Responsible for ensuring the post holder understands and meets their professional responsibilities when coming into contact with clients.
* Responsible for communicating with the clinical team on behalf of the estates manager as and when required.
Communication:
Internal: Estates and Facilities Managers and Staff, Site Clinical Managers, all other Trust Staff as and when required.
External: Contractors and Suppliers as specified.
About us
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment in 2012, we have grown rapidly through the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
Sustainability: All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used).
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities of the role please find the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience:
* 2 years relevant experience, good communication skills, flexible attitude to work situations.
* Familiarity with the healthcare sector and day-to-day operation and maintenance of varying types of building/premises.
Skills:
* Knowledge and appreciation of health and safety issues. Ability to use initiative, able to work on own or as part of a team.
* Familiarity with other trades/works undertaken within the Estates Directorate.
Personal Qualities:
* Respectful, conscientious, flexible, confident, mature nature, articulate.
* Aware and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.
Other:
* Helpful, co-operative, conscientious, committed to the effective and efficient running of the Directorate and service delivery.
* Aptitude for self-development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,795.62 to £26,436.50 a year per annum
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