Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker / Gardener based at Laurel Court, Didsbury

Available Hours:

Permanent - Part time - 24 hours - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 8 hours a day

£13.20 per hour

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of residents. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Maintenance Worker / Gardener at MHA you will join our team and work within the Home to create a safe and attractive environment that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. Duties will be varied and include being responsible for completing a wide variety of gardening and maintenance tasks. Specific duties will include planned preventative work and safety checks, as well as running repairs and the supervision of outside contractors. This is a satisfying role for an individual who can demonstrate practical skills in maintenance, gardening, painting and decorating as well as respect for older people.

About the home

Laurel Court care home in Didsbury

Laurel Court is a supportive and caring home where colleagues work with shared purpose to deliver high-quality dementia care. The team is friendly, welcoming and committed to helping residents live with dignity and independence.

The home promotes a warm and respectful atmosphere, and colleagues are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and take pride in meaningful work. MHA's values shape the culture, promoting compassion, teamwork and personal growth.

For job seekers wanting to join a supportive and purpose-driven team, Laurel Court offers opportunities to grow, develop skills and make a genuine impact.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

• You will have a friendly caring manner and maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents.
• You will play a key role resolving any repair issues.
• Be able to turn your hand to a wide variety of jobs, from decorating to ground and plant maintenance.
• You will be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.
• Have the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be able to liaise with contractors, volunteers and other staff
• You will have a positive attitude to Health & Safety