Maintenance Assistant

OverviewJoin The Farndon Unit in Newark on Trent as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service’s facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and regularly conducting audits to identify and repair any faults, ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. You’ll work alongside an established team, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.ResponsibilitiesAssisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purposeUtilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintainedAssisting in regular checks and maintenanceAssisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildingsAssisting in all decoratingLiaising with a manager reporting all faults and defectsParticipating in a 1 week on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenanceCoordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing all paperwork and tool checksQualifications and requirementsComply with systems and proceduresHave previous experience within a maintenance roleWork effectively as part of a team and independentlyShow courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of serviceAttend and participate in training sessions and staff meetingsLocationLocation: Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SWAbout the role and settingThe Farndon Unit is a purpose-built hospital which provides services across low secure, rehabilitation and acute inpatient settings for women with Mental Health and personality disorder diagnoses.Our combination of low secure wards and a rehabilitation ward area (also within the low secure perimeter) provide a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation prior to discharge. Our on-site facilities include large and attractive en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, secure courtyard and garden, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall.What you will getAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of £25,058The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection windowCareer development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hubWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support24 / 7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree / subsidised meals and onsite / local free parkingAbout your employerAbout your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. #J-18808-Ljbffr