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Maintenance Operative at Victoria House
Reference: DEC20243585
Expiry date: 12:06, Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Location: Victoria House, Rushden
Salary: £12.10 per hour
Working Hours: Part time - 28 hours a week.
Shift: Monday - Friday Shift times to be discussed
Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee owned healthcare company. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do. Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Shaw healthcare is looking for a Maintenance Person to join the team at Victoria House in Rushden. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference in the lives of those we provide care for. Your role will be to maintain our Home and grounds, ensuring all areas are free from hazards and all equipment and systems are safe and in full working order. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the exterior of our building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard.
* Coordinating and controlling all building works and refurbishments with minimum disturbance to our residents and staff.
* Carrying out routine monitoring and repairs on all systems and liaising with our Home Manager if specialist repairs are necessary.
* Ensuring regular tests and checks are carried out and recorded, including boiler function checks, fire alarm systems activation and water services and temperature tests.
* Advising the Home Manager on any potential maintenance problems, e.g., heating systems, refrigeration, electrics, gas, and faulty equipment.
* Complying with all aspects of Health & Safety at Work Act (e.g., COSHH) to assist in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, including recording all health and safety checks.
* Ensuring that safety and cleanliness within our Care Home and grounds is to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health, Fire, and Safety at Work regulations.
* Making sure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely.
* Being the first port of call for staff when repairs are required and assisting with the induction of staff.
* Giving advice over the telephone and/or being prepared to be called out to the Home in emergencies when off duty.
* Assisting with driving the Home’s minibus, or similar vehicles, for residents’ outings, as requested by the Home Manager.
We will provide you with full training, including our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw. You will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, including:
* Care Qualifications.
* 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax-free bonuses to date!
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral).
* Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays.
* Company Sick Pay.
* Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays.
* Free Uniform.
* Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift.
* GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app.
* Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts.
* Holiday discounts.
* Death in service payment *subject to criteria.
* Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards.
* Online benefits and cashback rewards.
* Access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support.
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