Maintenance Handyperson

The vacancy

Do you have experience as a Maintenance Rep/Handyperson? Are you competent in minor property maintenance issues/ plant/ electrical/ engineering/ plumbing/ grounds maintenance? Do you have experience dealing with the public?

If yes, this could be the role for you

Here at Rainbows Hospice, we provide specialist end-of-life, palliative and respite care to babies, children and young people (BCYP) with conditions that means their lives may be shorter than most. We have state-of-the-art facilities at Lark Rise which allows our BCYP’s with pain and physical difficulties to have opportunities that we take for granted; from socialising, taking a bath, being in a swimming pool, or playing on the swings. But this would not be possible without our passionate and dedicated Estates & Facilities Team who maintain and ensure the health and safety of our buildings and grounds.

Due to expansion, we are currently seeking a Maintenance Rep/Handyperson to join our Estates & Facilities Team, to manage and carry out all minor repairs, ensure safe working practices and carry out statutory checks.

This role will be based at the Hospice on Lark Rise in Loughborough. You may need to travel to the retail shops to carry out any minor repairs or supervise contractors carry out work therefore a driving license is required.

This role will be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. You will be part of the on-call rota covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

About the role

Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

To manage and carry out minor repairs in the following areas: plumbing, joinery, engineering, electrical, vehicles, play equipment, internal decoration.To manage a programme of scheduled maintenance of all areas of hospice including decoration, refurbishment and rebuilding work.To liaise with external contractors, oversee their work and ensure compliance with hospice policies whilst on site.To carry out all types of painting and redecoration works including wall papering, painting with various paints, varnishes and finishes both inside and outside.Further responsibilities in the role of Maintenance Rep/Handyperson at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.

Essential Requirements

Competent in minor property maintenance issues/ plant/ electrical/ engineering/ plumbing/ grounds maintenanceKnowledge of current Health & Safety legislative requirementsExperience of dealing with the public (adults and children)Experience of Managing Contractors

Desirable Requirements

Qualification in PAT testingExperience of pool maintenancePainting and decorating experiencer

Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

Our Benefits include:

Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.Bupa Cashback plan.Life Assurance.27 days holiday.Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.Access to occupational health.Contributory pension scheme or salary sacrifice pension scheme.Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times.

Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care.

The Rainbows experience, wherever you are.

Across the East Midlands we will:

transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition

relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions

support every child and young person to achieve their full potential

create memories for families to treasure

provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person

Our values

Because WE CARE, we are:

Benefits

Health cash plan/EAP

Free on-site parking

Life
assurance

Subsidised
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