Maintenance Assistant

Join Jubilee House   in Barnsley   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 services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.
Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, 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.
As a Maintenance Assistant you will have:
Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
Assisting in all decorating.
Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.
To be successful in this role, you will:
To comply with system and procedures.
Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
Where you will be working:

Location:

18 Jubilee Gardens, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4FL

You will be working at a specialist care home with nursing in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Jubilee House is a registered care service which embraces and balances the management of risk with comfort, homeliness, dignity, respect and choice.
The mixed gender service is for people living with Learning Disabilities, Autism, sensory and communication impairments.
You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with complex needs and behaviours which may challenge services. The service is staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team made up of registered manager, nurses and support workers.
The service is intended for those individuals who require a high level of support to live within a community setting and will continue to require this longer term. Service users may be referred who are transitioning from hospital or children's services, or where their community placement is no longer able to meet their needs.
The service is only 4 miles from Barnsley town centre with direct bus access. Barnsley has good transport links across the region and is close to the M1.
What You'll Get
At 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 £26,618
The 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 window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate;
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