Maintenance/Gardener

Why join us? Were proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day. As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too. Benefits of joining our team £11.50 per hour Fulltime 35hours per week Permanent contract Enhanced pay on bank holidays 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays) Pension Staff recognition schemes Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000 Cycle to work scheme I have an idea £50 gift card Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Comprehensive Training and Career Development A friendly and supportive working environment Dedicated mental health champions About the role As our Maintenance/Gardener, youllbe responsible for all repairs and maintenance across our home. Youll walk the home daily to pro-actively identify any areas that need attention, whilst also conducting regular safety checks on various equipment. Youll create a maintenance programme for the home alongside our Home Manager. You'll alsowill maintain our lovely garden area by managingand developing ourgarden areas and ordering gardening supplies when neededand of course youll interact with our residents on a daily basis - so youll be friendly, caring and kind whilst respecting our residents dignity at all times Heres some other important things you need to know: You will need to be experienced at painting and decorating.Having electrical and plumbing skills would be beneficial but not essential You will need to demonstrate that you have excellent knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire Safety and Food Safety You will keep up to date and accurate records of all checks and repairs completed and scheduled Know how todevelop garden areas, including digging, forking, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning,and planting Knowledge of how to use hand gardening tools The Ideal Candidate Exceptional people make an exceptional care home We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you dont need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided. What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about peoples comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members. TPBN1_UKTJ