Job summary
To work as a fully
participative member of the Shooting Star Childrens Hospices (SSCH)
maintenance team planning and providing all routine, planned and emergency
maintenance in its broadest application throughout the Two SSCH buildings,
staff accommodation and retail outlets, including the grounds and all equipment
& vehicles.
Ensure that your
role within this team supports a high-quality care service that complies with
all Health and Safety legislation and that this remains your primary objective.
Main duties of the job
To support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring
that all maintenance contracts are cost effective, meet all statutory
requirements, are monitored and carried out by the due date and to the required
standard.
Within
agreed parameters arrange for contractors to carry out emergency work / repairs
as required, keeping the Maintenance Manager and Head of Finance informed as
necessary.
Take
responsibility for the supervision and support of all external contractors
working on all sites and in accordance with the SSCH DBS policy.
In liaison
with the Maintenance Manager maintain all maintenance services within
designated maintenance budget.
To ensure
the appropriate and safe upkeep of all equipment, working with Care Team
Leaders as appropriate for clinical & therapy equipment.
To
undertake with team colleagues the PAT requirements on all sites annually and
as equipment is procured, reporting and correcting/ repairing defects.
With team
colleagues ensure that all maintenance record keeping is accurate, up to date
and meets with all statutory and SSCH requirements., including routine,
preventative works and checks and all emergency repairs.
To
undertake repairs, decorating, building, Plastering, plumbing, Electrical or
carpentry projects on all sites as agreed and appropriate to skills and
required outcomes.
To ensure
that the hospice building, and grounds are kept safe and tidy.
To
undertake seasonal activities such as snow clearance and gritting, summer
watering.
About us
Shooting Star Children's Hospices provides specialist care
and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a
life-limiting condition, or whose child dies suddenly or unexpectedly. Rated
Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey,
north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and
throughout bereavement.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their
exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the
opportunity tomake every moment count.
Its a great time to join Shooting Star Children's Hospices as
we launched our Specialist Bereavement Service at the end of 2023 and we are
now supporting more bereaved families than ever before, alongside our usual
caseload of life-limited children and their siblings. Our team of arts
therapists is expanding to ensure we can deliver care to those who need it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a fully
participative member of the Shooting Star Childrens Hospices (SSCH)
maintenance team planning and providing all routine, planned and emergency
maintenance in its broadest application throughout the Two SSCH buildings,
staff accommodation and retail outlets, including the grounds and all equipment
& vehicles.
Ensure that your
role within this team supports a high-quality care service that complies with
all Health and Safety legislation and that this remains your primary objective.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a fully
participative member of the Shooting Star Childrens Hospices (SSCH)
maintenance team planning and providing all routine, planned and emergency
maintenance in its broadest application throughout the Two SSCH buildings,
staff accommodation and retail outlets, including the grounds and all equipment
& vehicles.
Ensure that your
role within this team supports a high-quality care service that complies with
all Health and Safety legislation and that this remains your primary objective.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess relevant qualification i.e., City & Guilds or ONC in Building in discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience.
- Current driving licence
General attributes
Essential
- Maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
- Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items as required for the role.
- Must participate in the emergency on call system.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
- Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade
- maintenance installation and repairs.
- Experience of activities within the property maintenance field
- Experience of using computerised maintenance systems
- Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communicate appropriately with others at work.
- An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Hospice maintenance
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to the role
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess relevant qualification i.e., City & Guilds or ONC in Building in discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge through experience.
- Current driving licence
General attributes
Essential
- Maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
- Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items as required for the role.
- Must participate in the emergency on call system.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
- Experience and ability to undertake a wide range of related trade
- maintenance installation and repairs.
- Experience of activities within the property maintenance field
- Experience of using computerised maintenance systems
- Experience, understanding and appreciation of other trades.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Communicate appropriately with others at work.
- An appreciation of technological advances in the field of Hospice maintenance
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues applicable to the role
- Understanding an appreciation of risk assessments applicable to the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
