Maintenance

Maintenance
Care Home: Hylton Grange
Location: Sunderland (SR4)
Contract type: Permanent - full time
Shifts Available: Flexible (Incl. weekends and evenings)
Rate: £11.00 per hour

To view the job description, please click here: https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029781191/

About Exemplar Health Care:

We have over 20 years of experience providing exceptional specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. We started our journey as a training company, and have grown into one of the country’s leading providers of adult specialist care, with over 35 complex needs care homes in England. 

Our vision is that adults living with complex needs can access outstanding specialist care and support, in a community-based home that’s close to their family and friends, and that focuses on their personal goals and outcomes.  Our person-centred care is the bedrock for maximising independence, building everyday living skills and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible. 

Our mission is to make every day better for the people we support and our colleagues.  We’re proud of the culture that we’ve created at Exemplar Health Care, which is underpinned by our vision, mission and values.

About Hylton Grange
When open, Hylton Grange will specialise in supporting adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.

About the Role:

The role of maintenance is to be a key member of the team for health & safety, general maintenance and repairs within the home.

As the maintenance person your key tasks will include:

• Carry out decorating and redecorating as directed
• Assist in emergency evacuations and fire drills & carry out weekly fire checks
• Pat testing of electrical equipment
• Liaise with external contractors
• Ensure smooth running of plant machinery and equipment, including gas, electric, oil, and water installation
• Complete maintenance checks identified in the maintenance manual and regulative checks
• Ensure health & safety of self, Service Users, staff and contractors/visitors
• Safe handling of equipment and chemicals
• Possess and maintain a valid driving licence
• Electrical, Plumbing and Joinery work
• Being available for emergency call outs

You will need to have excellent organisational and planning skills and be a good communicator.  You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as being part of the team.

For this role driving will be required so you must possess a full UK driving licence.

A 17th edition electrical certificate would be advantageous, or willing to work towards the qualification. 

Here are just a few of the ways we like to say thank you.

 - Lifestyle and retail discounts at over 250 high street retailers
 - Award winning 24/7 employee counselling and support service
 - Paid DBS check
 - Exceptional development opportunities including CPD Certificated programmes
 - fastPAYE – access your wage for additional hours worked before payday
 - Blue Light Card access
 - Company Shop membership
 - Free uniform


About Our Values:

At Exemplar Health Care, our FIRST values underpin everything that we do and ensure that we continue to make every day better for our residents and colleagues; our values are:

 - Fun
 - Integrity
 - Responsiveness
 - Success
 - Teamwork

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

At Exemplar Health Care you will work in an inclusive environment in which we champion diversity. We understand the importance of our workforce representing the communities and populations we serve.  We provide a work place where you are encouraged to be yourself whilst offering our colleagues and our service users support, care and a place of belonging.

How to Apply:

For further details on the role please contact our team on 01977 630 830 for an informal chat or alternatively email: pod1@exemplarhc.com