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Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.
Maintenance Operative
Abercorn House Care Home, 184-192 Low Waters Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
£13.01 per hour
40 hours available
Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Abercorn House Care Home is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.
Are you our next Maintenance Operative? Here’s more about the role:
As the Maintenance Operative for the home, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and staff, as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the home and garden.
Regular health and safety checks are essential to create a safe environment for everyone. This may include fire alarm, water flushing and bed safety checks, among others.
Effective communication is vital in your role. You will regularly engage with residents, their families, and colleagues as part of your daily activities. Additionally, you will liaise with contractors, coordinate their services and ensure that work is completed to a high standard.
Occasional visits to other homes may be necessary to provide cover or as part of planned maintenance activities.
What skills do I need?
Collaboration is key! A cohesive team fosters a positive environment for residents and contributes to a thriving home.
Practical skills in recognizing and performing minor repairs are important, such as basic plumbing skills and DIY experience.
The ideal candidate should possess fundamental knowledge of health and safety protocols. Familiarity with Legionella disease is also beneficial.
Having a valid driver's license and access to personal transportation are necessary requirements.
Benefits and rewards
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Enhanced family leave (following a qualifying period)
Life assurance
Care inspectorate performance bonus
Overtime enhancement
Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
Excellent training and development opportunities
Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £500 available
Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition and much more via “Sanctuary e-hub”
Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.
We hope you feel you could be our next team member.
Job Reference: 218284
Closing date: 12 May 2024
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme) check in respect of protected adults will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
