Maintenance Operative

**Maintenance Operative**

**Castlecroft Residential Care Home, Castle Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5HF**

**£13.01per hour**

**34 hours available**

**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.
- Having a valid driver's license and access to personal transportation are necessary requirements.

**Benefits and rewards**
- Company van and fuel card provided
- 20 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
- 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 Type**: Permanent

Pay: £13.01 per hour

Expected hours: 34 per week

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person