Maintenance/Handy Person

Description:

·      We are looking for a full time Maintenance/Handy Person for our care home David Gresham House in Oxted, Surrey.

·      Pay: £13.83 per hour with paid mileage of 45p per mile when travelling between our homes if using your own vehicle.

·      The role is based in Oxted but there will be a requirement to travel to other homes in Surrey and Berkshire as required.

·      You must have at least one year’s experience of working in a similar role to be considered for this position, be flexible and capable of working without supervision.

·      Duties in summary are (full job description available on request):

o   Ensure that all delegated maintenance tasks with the home are carried out to a high standard.

o   Promptly report any issues to the relevant Registered Manager and the Facilities Manager.

o   Ensure that all records pertaining to mandatory checks and health and safety matters are maintained in the stated time frames.

·      You will report to the Facilities Manager.

·  Occasional callouts may be required outside of these hours.

·      You must hold a clean driving licence with use of your own vehicle.

Staff Benefits:

·       We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive rate of pay.

·       Full induction into your role will be provided.

·       Fully funded job specific training.

·       NVQ's encouraged and funded together with access to optional training courses.

·       Pension scheme

·       Holiday allowance

·       Sick pay in line with Terms and Conditions

·       Free on site parking

·       3 x death in service cover based on annual salary

·       Fully funded Blue Light Card giving access to numerous discounts in shops, restaurants and online.

·       Full support from the management team. 

Requirements:

• Live in a 10 mile radius of Oxted and be prepared to travel to other homes as necessary.
• Reliability with good time management skills.
• Be able to use initiative.
• UK driving licence and use of own car.

Do you want to feel respected, valued and listened to?  Our staff are our greatest asset.  If you are passionate about the care of older people and want to make a difference, we would be delighted to have you on our team. We strive to ensure we offer a happy and supportive environment. 

Please Note:  All roles are offered subject to a satisfactory DBS and Right to Work check and two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current/most recent employer).  Abbeyfield do not offer sponsorship.