Caretaker

Job summary

Caretaker - The Treehouse Hospice

Part Time, 30 hours per week

*A Full UK Driving License is essential for this role*

Working Pattern:

4 days per week, Monday to Friday

Permanent Contract

Salary £23,000 pro rata, per annum

* We have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker with energy and enthusiasm to join our team and support the maintenance, repair and safety of our Milton Hospice *

Main duties of the job

Are you:

You are a thorough, practical and an organised person who is able to work with minimal supervision?

Do you have:

You have a strong understanding of construction and repair with competencies in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs? Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures? An understanding of the problems which may be found in older buildings?

Responsibilities include:

General maintenance or building experience including carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

The Role

As a Caretaker at EACH, youll be committed to providing a high standard of interior and exterior maintenance at the hospice. Working with our Facilities Site Manager you will also be responsible for ensuring essential health and safety tasks are carried out.

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

Free onsite parking Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Subsidised meals Additional holiday purchase scheme AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are extremely proud to say all three of our hospice services were ratedOUTSTANDINGwhen last inspected by theCare Quality Commissionin January 2020. This fantastic achievement is due to the commitment and professionalism of our wonderfully dedicated employees and volunteers.

At EACH we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds.

EACH is proud to beInvestors in People accredited.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

To provide co-ordination of identified site improvement programmes as well as to support and facilitate the delivery of safe and efficient site maintenance. To implement improvement requirements in line with identified responsibilities and goals.

Responsibilities:

Identified portfolio of works as agreed with Site Facilities Manager which include planned and preventative measures and incorporates future planning of life-cycled maintenance. Review site risk assessments and complete identified audit processes as appropriate. Monitor identified repeat issues that may occur and implement agreed plans to mitigate further recurrence. Manage concurrent works requirements in order to ensure completion of tasks in a timely and cost effective manner. Check the maintenance logbook and attend to items listed, reporting back to Site Facilities Manager when completed. Attend to all remedial maintenance as discussed with the Site Facilities Manager. Undertake property inspections, identifying any issues, repairs or advisory works or recommendations for the general upkeep of the property. Undertake minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, building work and general maintenance. Complete reactive maintenance works ( Change light bulbs, check appliances etc) and carry out such minor electrical repairs as are within the post holders limits and legislation. Undertake and assist with maintenance and caretaking tasks, such as painting and decorating, gardens, fence panels, & gutters. Supervising of volunteers as required assisting with developing their skills and knowledge. Attending to contractors or tradespersons when necessary. Undertake administrative record-keeping as required. Order parts supplies and equipment as authorised by the Site Facilities Manager Assist with fire emergencies and evacuation procedures, conduct routine testing of smoke/heat detectors/ Emergency lighting/fire extinguishers as required by legislation and record in fire log book. Undertake any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading, as requested by your line manager or his/her higher level of authority. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as necessary. It is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post. Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Good attention to detail thorough & organised team worker Ability to work with minimum supervision Flexible approach to work Good communication skills

Experience

Essential

General maintenance or building experience including carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures Understanding of the problems which may be found in older buildings. Knowledge of Health and Safety in terms of working at heights and regulations on COSHH. To be able to be able to plan own workload in conjunction with oversight from Facilities Manager. Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

Working knowledge of relevant legislation. A qualification in a construction trade. To have completed or be working towards completion of a recognised H&S qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent). Demonstrable Project management skills. Demonstrable People management skills.

Other requirements

Essential

A full UK driving license is essential for this role

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