At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents by maintaining the home and grounds.
- Company: Join a passionate team at a modern care home dedicated to excellent resident care.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Be part of a caring community with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance, basic literacy, and a valid UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 14.55 - 14.55 £ per hour.
The Home Willow Grove is a beautiful, modern care home situated in Dungannon. Our spacious home has a team of talented, highly-skilled professionals and provides person-centred residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. The Willow Grove team are proud of their strong links with the local community, ensuring our residents have all that they need, whilst their health and wellbeing is well-tended to. We create a comfortable home-from-home environment, where residents can feel safe and relaxed.
The facilities available within the home are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the benefit of 24 hour care support provided around the clock by fully trained, kind and compassionate carers, delivering their services with the utmost dignity and respect. Our sociable amenities for residents to enjoy include a variety of comfortable lounges and dining areas. The private bedrooms are fully-furnished, all with en-suite facilities, and residents are able to bring their own home accessories and furniture to personalise their room and make it their own space.
The Role
Each of our Homes has a Maintenance person, who is vital in ensuring the safety, comfort and well-being of residents and team members. This is a varied role and a key member of the team. With each repair and maintenance task, you’re not just fixing things; you’re supporting the team in providing excellent care to our residents in their Home. The Maintenance person is essential in ensuring we can provide a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for our residents where they feel at home.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains a well-decorated, safe, and comfortable environment in and outside of the Home.
- Ensures that Healthcare Ireland’s minimum standards are delivered in all units.
- Identifies and reports damage, faults, and other related issues to line manager.
- Liaises with local contractors on site, as required, providing local knowledge and guidance in order that maintenance schedules can be on time.
- Deliver bloods, collect scripts and drive to suppliers when needed.
- Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.
Benefits:
- Paid annual leave
- The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company
- Continuous professional development and training
- Values-led culture
- Overtime available
- Opportunities for progression
- Pension plan (if applicable)
- Attractive hourly rate
- Access NI fee paid for
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Monthly incentives and recognition awards
- Free parking
We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Required Criteria:
- The Right to Work in the UK
- A minimum of a year’s experience in a maintenance or similar role
- Basic numeracy and literacy are minimum requirements
- Valid UK driving license and use of a car for company business
Desired Criteria:
- Keyboard and PC skills with a basic level of proficiency for the standard range of office applications such as Word and Excel
About The Company
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development.
Company Culture
We’re always on the lookout for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do.
Salary: £14.55 per hour
