Maintenance Operative - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Care

Sanctuary Care

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Location:
Liverpool, North West, GB, L20 7HF- Department: Care (Maintenance, Driving and Site Service Staff)- Operation: Sanctuary Care- Closing Date: 24/02/2023- Salary:

Requisition: 209068At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect.
It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature.

We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our 'family' at Sanctuary Care, whether that's our staff, residents or family members.

Maintenance Operative
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Willow Gardens Residential & Nursing Home, St Edmonds Road, Bootle Liverpool, L20 7HF

£11.80 per hour

37.5 hours available

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 Willow Gardens for all regardless of role.

Where you'll work
A ten-minute drive from Liverpool city centre, the home has extremely strong links with the Bootle community.

Our residents frequently receive visits from youngsters who attend the local college, as well as a gospel choir who fill the residential and nursing home with truly magical sounds.

Toddlers from the local nursery are regular visitors, and enjoy singing and doing arts and crafts with the residents.

People from local church groups across the Sefton area also visit to carry out religious services, especially for our residents.

Outside the home, there is so much to do. Some of our residents love to visit the Museum of Liverpool. There are also excursions to Southport Beach as well as Martin Mere Wetland Centre and Knowsley Safari Park. At the end of the summer, we are also planning a trip to see the Blackpool Illuminations.

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
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
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:

Closing date: 24 February 2023

Building Equality and Diversity
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.