Title:  Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Baird Lodge, Lumley Close, Ely CB7 4FF

£12.06 per hour

20 Hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant for our Retirement Communities Service at Baird Lodge in Ely.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Maintenance Assistant will include:
•    Undertaking site repairs and maintenance duties efficiently to achieve positive outcomes. 

•    Identifying potential maintenance issues and liaising with any necessary specialists or contractors
•    Carrying out planned routine works such as decorating.
•    Assisting in scheduled building checks and audits, ensuring safe and secure environments
•    Occasional gardening duties
•    Serving as point of contact for contractors who are on site

Skills and experiences:
•    Previous experience in a maintenance or caretaker background is essential 

•    Prior experience identifying and carrying out repairs
•    Experience in manual handling and operating hand tools and light machinery. Ability to safely use various handheld and power tool devices. 
•    Good customer service and communication skills with tenants, and the external care provider.  
•    Ability to work alone and as part of a team to work independently and as part of the wider team.
•    Working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
•    Maintain and review support and training so that maintenance and compliance filling system is up to date.
•    Computer literate in basic Microsoft Word and Outlook
•    Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is desirable    

Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you: 

•    At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rota
•    A pension scheme with employer contributions
•    A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
•    Health and well-being plans
•    Life assurance
•    Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
•    Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
•    A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 221855

Closing Date: 1 December 2024
 

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.