Job Title: Maintenance & Refurbishment Support (Homes) - Elderly Care
Salary*: £17.79 per hour (based on 40 hours per week), equating to an annual salary of £35,048. This role is eligible for overtime and additional hours where required + 35p per mile car allowance + a 10% SMART objectives bonus
Hours: Full-time
Location: Regional (NG34, DN20, LE16, NN10, DN10, NG21)
Covering all 6 Jasmine Homes and Central Hub (Sleaford).
Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
Do you want to work for a mission- and values-led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do?
Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team.
What can Jasmine offer you?
In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently, Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:
Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
- Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase
Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
DBS check - We pay for this
Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)
*Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group*
A little about the Maintenance & Refurbishment Support (Homes) Role:
This is a key practical support role within Jasmine, helping to ensure our homes remain safe, compliant, energy-efficient and, most importantly, comfortable for our residents.
The role is predominantly hands-on, working across six homes to carry out maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works.
You will work alongside Home Managers, Maintenance Teams and contractors to complete projects, resolve maintenance issues and maintain high standards throughout our homes.
Alongside the practical aspects of the role, you will provide support with planning refurbishment works, coordinating contractors and materials, updating maintenance records and monitoring project costs.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work but is also confident using IT systems and helping to keep projects organised.
Competencies for the Maintenance & Refurbishment Support (Homes) Role:
Practical maintenance and refurbishment skills across a range of trades.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Positive and professional approach when working with residents, Home Managers and contractors.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good Excel and IT skills for updating budgets and maintenance records.
A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the homes.
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
Day to Day Responsibilities for the Maintenance & Refurbishment Support (Homes) Role:
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Carry out practical maintenance, repair and refurbishment works across the homes.
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Support and undertake decorating, flooring, joinery, minor electrical, plumbing and general maintenance tasks where appropriate.
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Assist with small refurbishment projects from planning through to completion.
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Work alongside contractors to ensure refurbishment works are completed safely and to a high standard.
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Liaise with Home Managers and Maintenance Teams to identify maintenance priorities and improvement works.
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Coordinate materials and contractors to support refurbishment projects.
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Assist with monitoring refurbishment budgets and updating project trackers.
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Complete maintenance records, job updates and required documentation.
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Support the completion of audit action plans and compliance-related maintenance works.
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Help identify opportunities to reduce maintenance and refurbishment costs by maximising the use of in-house skills and resources.
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Support energy efficiency improvements across the homes.
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Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, Fire Safety and company policies.
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Provide holiday cover for Maintenance Personnel for a minimum of three person-days per week, including out-of-hours call support during these periods.
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Provide holiday cover for the Maintenance & Refurbishment Coordinator by monitoring maintenance emails and calls and updating the Maintenance Dashboard.
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Participate in the alternate weekend on-call rota, providing telephone support for external contractor authorisations where required.
Essential Requirements for the Maintenance & Refurbishment Support (Homes) Role:
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I will have strong general maintenance knowledge
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I will have experience managing refurbishment projects from start to finish
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I will have the ability to deliver refurbishment works to a high standard
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I will have sound Excel and general IT skills (budget tracking and record keeping)
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I will have a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
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I will have the ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditure
I will be happy to work away from home, if and when required
l will live within 60 minutes' drive of the Jasmine Support Hub per google maps
Preferred Requirements for the Maintenance & Refurbishment Support (Homes) Role:
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I will have experience within property, facilities or care environments
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I will have experience managing or supporting maintenance teams
A little about Jasmine:
By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible.
Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:
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Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for one
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We have a 4.8-star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
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We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
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We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk
At Jasmine, our Mission guides everything we do, and we place great importance on every member of our team living by our values. For more information about Jasmine and our values please visit our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values are a key part of how we approach recruitment and make hiring decisions.
Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and truly appreciated!
Apply today, and we'll get back to you within one working day!
