Maintenance Operative - Canterbury, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care

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Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Location:
Canterbury, South East, GB, CT3 4GB- Department: Care (Maintenance, Driving and Site Service Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 24/02/2023- Salary:

Requisition: 208614Proud 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

Meadow View Residential Care Home, Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4GB

£12.03 per hour

39 hours per week

Why work for us?

We spend so much time at work don't we, so our ethos at Sanctuary Care is to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff.

Let's have some fun while we're at work, support each other and work hard as a team.

There's loads of training and promotion opportunities available for those who want to pursue it and every day job satisfaction at Pinewood Residential Care Home for all regardless of role.

Where you'll work

At Pinewood Residential Care Home, our activities leader Lorraine Erich was proud to be shortlisted for the London regional finals of the Great British Care Awards 2018, for the Care Home Activity Organiser Award.

The award is for someone who shows 'exceptional skills and creativity' when it comes to providing activities.

Lorraine, who has worked at the care home for 27 years, has inspired the rest of the team to value the importance of activities when it comes to fulfilling the lives of their residents and making sure they are happy and engaged.

Part of the nomination for her award read:
"One resident would not spend time with any other residents and nobody could persuade her otherwise. She loved to knit but said she couldn't do it because of her arthritis. Lorraine got her some wider needles and persuaded her to try - she has been knitting ever since Lorraine then set up Pinewood's knitting circle, which this lady helps run."

Are you our next Maintenance Operative? Here's more about the role:

First and foremost
we work together as a team to enrich our residents' lives
let's support our colleagues too and have fun in the process
Maintaining a safe and wellpresented environment, you will carry out general maintenance in the home and its grounds
As well as carrying out weekly health and safety checks and risk assessments, you should also work to relevant regulations and guidelines
Occasional contact with contractors and residents is possible, so strong communication (both written and verbal) and organisational skills are key to this role.

What skills do I need?

Team work A happy team, makes for happy residents and a happy home
Practical skills in identifying and/or carrying out minor repairs, i.e. basic plumbing skills and basic DIY experience
A current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Benefits and rewards

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Enhanced family leave (following a qualifying period)
Life assurance
CQC performance bonus
Overtime enhancement
Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
Season ticket loan available (Oystercard)
Excellent training and development opportunities
Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more via 'My Rewards'
Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 208614

Closing date: 24 February 2023

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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.