General Handyman/woman

**SOUTHWOODS NURSING HOME, NORTHALLERTON DL6 1PH**
**- SMALL FRIENDLY HOME**
**- FLEXIBLE HOURS**
**- HELP MAINTENANCE LEAD TO KEEP EXCELLENT STANDARDS OF HOME**

As the Handy Person you’ll take pride in the Home that you maintain, including the surrounding gardens. You’ll soon get to know our residents and their families and will let them get involved in helping you to maintain their home. You’ll be responsible for key tasks such as the maintenance of heating and lighting, the overall fabric of the building, regular checks on the boiler and water systems and completing all relevant health and safety checks
We are looking for a confident and friendly Maintenance Person/Caretaker/Handyman to join the team in our care home.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing routine maintenance including basic plumbing and decorating. You will also be tasked with ensuring security is maintained and scheduled checks are conducted throughout the home. A knowledge of repairs and a good standard of record keeping is essential. Must have the ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance including but not limited to basic plumbing and decorating and be able to work unsupervised

To perform maintenance and basic tasks including painting.
- Fill gaps or crevices (on walls, sidewalks, etc )
- Respond to residents maintenance request in a timely and professional manner
- Repair equipment
- Maintain the cleanliness of outside spaces such as parking lots and sidewalks
- Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks
- Identify and report the need for major repairs.
- Gardening

**Our Mission Statement**:
We are committed to:

- Providing the best person centred care
- Providing a safe warm friendly environment
- Encouraging the independence of our residents and promoting their dignity, choice and rights
- Ensuring our residents enjoy a fulfilling and great quality of life
- Providing excellent quality meals adapted to suit dietary requirements
- Encouraging our residents potential and contribution
- Deliver on all individual, spiritual and social needs of our residents
- Provide a "Home from Home" atmosphere
- Supporting our staff to fulfil their potential
- Working hard to continuously improve our service

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

**Salary**: From £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- working the UK: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/03/2024