Greensleeves Care Home is looking for a reliable and practical Maintenance and Grounds Assistant to help us maintain a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors and staff.
Working under the direction of our Lead Maintenance Person and Home Manager, you will assist with painting and decorating, gardening, floor maintenance, room preparation and scheduled visual checks of mobility equipment.
This is a varied, hands-on position for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys keeping buildings and outdoor areas well maintained. It is not a skilled trade position; specialist repairs and technical work are completed by our Lead Maintenance Person or approved contractors.
Main responsibilities
- Complete routine painting and decorating around the home.
- Assist the Lead Maintenance Person with bedroom refurbishments and room preparation.
- Maintain gardens, pathways and outdoor areas.
- Complete seasonal gardening tasks, including mowing, weeding, planting, pruning and general tidying.
- Clean and maintain hard floors and carpets using appropriate floor-cleaning equipment.
- Safely operate cleaning, gardening and maintenance equipment following training.
- Carry out scheduled visual and basic functional checks of wheelchairs, Zimmer frames and similar mobility equipment using approved checklists.
- Identify, record and report damaged or potentially unsafe equipment.
- Remove defective equipment from use and refer it to the Lead Maintenance Person—specialist repairs are not part of this role.
- Assist with moving furniture and equipment safely when rooms are being prepared or refurbished.
- Complete basic, non-skilled maintenance tasks as directed by the Lead Maintenance Person.
- Keep maintenance areas, tools and materials clean, secure and properly organised.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work and equipment checks.
- Report building defects, hazards and health and safety concerns promptly.
- Follow health and safety, infection-control, COSHH, fire-safety and safeguarding procedures.
- Work respectfully around residents and minimise disruption to their daily lives.
- Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the position.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual and able to organise their daily workload.
- Practical and comfortable undertaking hands-on work.
- Experienced in painting, decorating, gardening, floor cleaning or general property upkeep.
- Able to follow instructions, checklists and safe working procedures.
- Confident using basic gardening and floor-cleaning equipment.
- Observant and able to identify and report defects or safety concerns.
- Respectful, patient and comfortable working in a care-home environment.
- Able to work independently while remaining accountable to the Lead Maintenance Person.
- Willing to undertake relevant training.
Experience in a care home, healthcare, school, hotel or similar environment would be helpful but is not essential.
Physical requirements
The position involves outdoor work, standing, bending, using cleaning and gardening equipment and safely moving furniture or materials. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.
What we offer
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- £14.00 per hour.
- Workplace pension.
- Paid annual leave.
- Training relevant to the role.
- Support and supervision from an experienced Lead Maintenance Person.
- A friendly working environment where your contribution will directly improve residents’ surroundings.
Safeguarding
Alchemy Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, proof of the right to work in the UK and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Alchemy Care Ltd is an equal-opportunities employer.!
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
