Maintenance Operative Colchester

About Outlook Care:

Outlook Care is a specialist provider of learning disability services across London and Essex. We also specialise in dementia, elderly care, end of life and mental health. Outlook Care started in 1990 and has now been running for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our strong values:

• Listen – always with interest, concern and action
• Inspire – through every interaction so people can achieve their ambitions
• Kind – genuine care and compassion
• Excellence – by striving to be the best we can
• Integrity – acting ethically and being accountable
• Trusting – rely upon us to do what we say we will do

Benefits at Outlook Care:

We understand how important our employees are and to support you in making a difference to people’s lives, we have a fantastic range of benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days of annual leave increasing with length of service
• Preferential dental / health contributory rates
• Comprehensive induction / training & development opportunities
• Reward Opportunities including Refer a Friend
• Empathy/ wellbeing program
• Sick leave / maternity & paternity
• Disability friendly
• Early Pay - access to your pay before payday
• Workplace pension through NEST or option to join SHPS Pension membership including life assurance 

About you:

• A good standard of general education including English with a relevant qualification is desirable.
• Ability and knowledge to carry out maintenance inspections.
• A knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations in the workplace, including fire regulation compliance and COSHH legislation.
• Previous experience as a maintenance operative type works, carrying out repairs and maintenance in various trades to a high standard. (Plumbing, carpentry qualification desirable).
• Minimum of an NVQ or equivalent training /qualification in plumbing, carpentry, ground works.
• Relevant skills in using a range of hand tools, equipment powered hand tools and light machinery.
• Landscaping experience desirable.
• The ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and complete tasks within a timescale.
• Basic IT skills.
• Working in a care home type sector or understand the specialist needs of older people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential in relation to residents, their families, friends and to Outlook Care
• Understanding of Infection Control, GOSH, CQC, Safeguarding, Data Protection and GDPR requirements.

Job Role:

This position is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Foxburrow Grange including all mechanical and electrical systems, specialist equipment and all of its general contents. You would be expected to carry out minor repairs such as furniture and equipment, plumbing repairs, including unblocking sinks, toilets and drains when necessary and minor electrical repairs, i.e. fuses, light bulbs, damaged sockets and call bells.

We are looking for a general all-rounder who has good attention to detail with a positive can-do attitude, enjoy working in a customer facing role, with a strong focus on providing excellent customer service. Experience is an advantage, though full training will be provided to applicants with transferable skills. 

The Service:

Foxburrow Grange is a 69 bed home with state-of-the-art facilities with an outstanding and friendly team of dedicated staff. The home has been delivering person-centred care for 30 years, is within easy reach of major transport links and close to Colchester town centre. The home comprises of four wings. On the ground floor are 32 bedrooms for residents with dementia, with a further 37 rooms on the first floor for people in need of nursing and/or dementia care.

Important Information:

• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• We strongly recommend you are vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Right to work documentation will need to be provided.
• Certificate of sponsorship is unavailable at this time (Skilled worker route).

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