What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Operative position at Gold Care Homes?
About Our Home:
Nestled in the tranquil heart of Braintree, St Mary’s Court Care Home is more than just a residence—it’s a sanctuary where the gentle hum of life is punctuated by laughter, the chirping of our resident peacocks, and the rustling of leaves in our expansive gardens. Here, every corner is crafted with love, every activity tailored with thought, and every meal prepared with passion. As the sun filters through the trees and dances on the landscaped grounds, our dedicated team ensures that every moment is steeped in comfort, dignity, and joy. Welcome to a place where care meets community, and every day is a celebration.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the building and equipment
- Carry out routine checks weekly, monthly, and annually on systems in the home and ensuring that external checks are carried out within the agreed timeframe – e.g Loler testing
- Monitor and respond to the fire alarm call, boilers and lift.
- Make effective and efficient use of resources in any maintenance or repair.
- To conduct Banking and purchase of small items for the home.
- Maintain the building, grounds and equipment to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors to the House including decoration and repair, minor plumbing works and maintaining the garden areas.
- Maintain good communication and relationships with other teams and colleagues at the House.
- Maintain awareness of the Home’s policies and procedures especially the Fire Policy.
- Participate in Training and Development as an individual and as part of the team.
- Get involved in the induction of new staff by training them on the building layout and fire policies and procedures.
- Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
- Control and ordering of stock and acceptance and checking of deliveries.
- Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.
- Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.
- Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.
- To carry out any additional duties as requested.
- To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.
- To review on a regular basis the job description for your post and to agree on any changes.
Our benefits include:
- £14.50 per hour
- ESAS – Salary Advance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perk box
- Employee of the Month
- Long term service awards
- Blue Light Card
- Professional Development
- Refer a Friend
