Maintenance Operative
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a Maintenance Operative.
Regents Park is a residential service for 7 individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and sensory needs.
Regents Park has been providing specialist residential support in Exeter, Devon, since 2000. The service is home to seven residents, many of whom have built strong bonds over the years. Regents Park is a lovely traditional building with easy access to the local community, including shops, leisure activities, and even the beautiful Devon coastline.
What we’ll give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- £12.30 per hour.
- Part time, 8 hours per week. Preferably worked over one day during Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm, but we can be flexible with the days and times.
- Contributory pension scheme, if the earning threshold is met.
- Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
- Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
- A generous referral scheme.
What you’ll be doing:
- General maintenance, repairs and upkeep of our service.
- Completing health and safety checks.
- Transporting our residents by car from time to time if needed.
- You are able and willing to come in and work extra hours outside of your contracted hours (and during unsociable hours) if there was an emergency.
- Will involve lone working.
Who you are:
- Experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
- You will have a good understanding of health and safety regulations and requirements.
- It is essential that you have the ability to carry out general maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard.
- You are proactive and can work on your own initiative.
- Motivated and a team player.
- You are a driver with a full manual licence.
Who we are:
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Safeguarding
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.
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