An exciting opportunity exists for the right candidate to work with us at our luxury care home in Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and professional Maintenance Manager to join our team to carry out a variety of work around Glenburnie Lodge, and help maintain the luxurious setting we provide.
The Maintenance Manager plays an important role in the upkeep and maintenance of Glenburnie Lodge, and will also need to undertake work as directed by the Home Director.
As Head of Maintenance, you will ensure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel safe and at home and to also ensure colleagues can carry out their jobs safely and to a high standard. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is an essential part of our commitment to delivering high standards of care and support. You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance with us, and you will turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home.
You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the Home Director. You will also be required to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the experience of your team.
The wellbeing of our residents will be your number one priority as Head of Maintenance, and you will ensure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs.
With hands on experience of property maintenance you will have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to working hours, and you will be required to be On-Call at weekends.
- You will possess a solid understanding of plumbing, electrical and mechanical duties
- You will possess an understanding of health and safety and fire safety systems
- You will have previous experience of working in a care home environment
- You will possess effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple properties
Dormy Care Communities is committed to providing professional, respectful and quality care, whilst maintaining exceptional standards to ensure residents enjoy the highest quality of life. All employees are required to:
· Make a difference to the lives of older people and adults with a disability. Residents will be encouraged to maintain independence and choice in a homely environment.
· Show courtesy and respect to residents and relatives and retain the confidentiality of residents and their families at all times.
· Greet all visitors in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner and promote Dormy Care Communities and the post-holders home in particular, positively in the local community.
· Maintain good working relations with all colleagues at all times. In order that the Company may maintain a positive environment, employees are required not to engage in or permit any fellow employee to engage in any unlawful discrimination against employees, residents or relatives.
· Attend and participate in training sessions and staff and relatives’ meetings as and when required
· Be aware of and at all times comply with all company rules, policies and procedures, including the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Care Standards Act and the relevant Regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
