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What is the role?
Make a real impact every day as a Maintenance Person at Hafod.
You'll play an important role in ensuring our care home remains safe, well maintained and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues
We're looking for a practical, reliable and proactive individual who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You'll carry out a range of maintenance, repair and decorating tasks, helping to create an environment where residents feel comfortable and supported.
No two days are the same. From minor plumbing and carpentry repairs to painting, decorating and liaising with contractors, you'll be part of a team that helps keep our home running smoothly.
We provide supportive teams, ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills within a values-led organisation.
Please note: We're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This is a permanent 36 hours full time opportunity.
Some of our homes may have limited public transport links, and some shifts start early or finish late. You’ll therefore need reliable transport to and from work.
What you’ll be doing
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Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks including painting and decorating, carpentry, minor plumbing, masonry repairs, guttering, fencing, window and path cleaning, and general upkeep of the home.
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Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
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Complete dynamic risk assessments and take appropriate steps to protect residents, colleagues and visitors while work is being carried out.
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Raise and monitor repair requests using internal systems and work closely with external contractors where required.
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Support the Home Manager with maintenance-related activities, collection of equipment and other reasonable errands.
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Maintain tools and equipment in a safe working condition and report defects promptly.
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Work collaboratively with maintenance colleagues across neighbouring Hafod care homes when required.
You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.
What you'll bring
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Practical maintenance experience with knowledge of several trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating.
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Good organisational and time management skills.
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The ability to work independently and solve practical problems effectively.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with residents, colleagues and contractors.
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A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
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Empathy and understanding when working within a care home environment.
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A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
An NVQ or equivalent qualification in a maintenance-related discipline is desirable but not essential.
Interested in applying?
Submit your application online.
We’ll review all applications and if you’re shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to arrange an interview at Ty Penrhos Care Home
If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.
If you’d like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we’ve put together some helpful guidance, here.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Support and adjustments
We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
About the home
Ty Penrhos Care Home in Caerphilly is a large 83 bed home providing a modern, homely setting for older people needing EMI and residential care. The design of Ty Penrhos supports an environment that enables independence and choice within a comfortable and secure setting. The Care Home has been built to exacting standards and supports residents to maximize their independence.
You’ll find more information about Ty Penrhos Care Home here
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At Hafod, we’re a socially conscious, not for profit organisation providing housing, care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission, Get the basics right, connect with you, and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.
We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included, but respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. When people feel they belong, they bring their best, and that benefits all of us.
