Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Caretaking Team working across CityCare sites.
The successful candidate will be responsible for unlocking/locking and securing premises, they will also ensure the premises are Health & Safety compliant by carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties within them.
They successful candidate should enjoy working as part of a team and should be flexible to cover additional sites as and when required.
Main duties of the job
To provide caretaking duties at a Health Centre or other Health Care premises, includingbeing responsible for the upkeep and security of premises to the agreed standards.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To open and/or lock premises each day, ensuring premises are secured at the end of the day
- To work alongside the Health Centre Manager in ensuring a safe working environment inparticular storerooms, boiler housing, out buildings and external areas around the site.
- To complete and record weekly Fire Alarm Testing and to ensure the safe working of firedoors as directed.
- To be responsible for sorting, checking and distributing weekly deliveries
Key Responsibilities
- To provide caretaking duties as required, including:
- To ensure any defects are reported to the Health Centre Manager and to undertake generalmaintenance duties.
- To support premises activities, for example, by preparing rooms for meetings and clinics.
- To maintain external areas eg entrances, car parks, bin stores and gardens to ensure it is keptclean and tidy at all times.
- To collect and dispose of waste materials ensuring that all waste disposal and Health & Safetyprocedures are followed.
- To undertake training relevant to position to ensure adherence to policies and procedures egHealth & Safety, Personal Safety, Fire Safety, Moving & Handling.
- To obtain monthly meter readings for Gas, Electricity and Water.
- To assist Contractors when on site.
- To check and respond to emails on a daily basis.
- To follow CityCares tracking procedure at the start/end of shift to ensure safe and well.
- To work part as a team and to provide cover at other Health Centre premises as required.
- To work flexibly and to undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the Health CentreManager including general cleaning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To open and/or lock premises each day, ensuring premises are secured at the end of the day
- To work alongside the Health Centre Manager in ensuring a safe working environment inparticular storerooms, boiler housing, out buildings and external areas around the site.
- To complete and record weekly Fire Alarm Testing and to ensure the safe working of firedoors as directed.
- To be responsible for sorting, checking and distributing weekly deliveries
Key Responsibilities
- To provide caretaking duties as required, including:
- To ensure any defects are reported to the Health Centre Manager and to undertake generalmaintenance duties.
- To support premises activities, for example, by preparing rooms for meetings and clinics.
- To maintain external areas eg entrances, car parks, bin stores and gardens to ensure it is keptclean and tidy at all times.
- To collect and dispose of waste materials ensuring that all waste disposal and Health & Safetyprocedures are followed.
- To undertake training relevant to position to ensure adherence to policies and procedures egHealth & Safety, Personal Safety, Fire Safety, Moving & Handling.
- To obtain monthly meter readings for Gas, Electricity and Water.
- To assist Contractors when on site.
- To check and respond to emails on a daily basis.
- To follow CityCares tracking procedure at the start/end of shift to ensure safe and well.
- To work part as a team and to provide cover at other Health Centre premises as required.
- To work flexibly and to undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the Health CentreManager including general cleaning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General maintenance duties
- Common sense and the ability to use own initiative
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of - Health & Safety, Security and confidentiality, Infection control procedures and Fire Safety.
- Demonstrates the ability to - use own initiative, to work as part of a team and be a team player and Commitment to working flexibly.
- Proven communication skills
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- An understanding of Health Centre procedures and policies with the skill to be able to deal with more complicated issues.
- Knowledge of COSHH Regulations
- Develop own skills and to be able to provide information to others to help their development.
- Monitor and maintain Health & Safety of self and others.
- Contribute to the improvement of services
- Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so
Special Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations
Desirable
- To be available to cover additional sites as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General maintenance duties
- Common sense and the ability to use own initiative
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of - Health & Safety, Security and confidentiality, Infection control procedures and Fire Safety.
- Demonstrates the ability to - use own initiative, to work as part of a team and be a team player and Commitment to working flexibly.
- Proven communication skills
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- An understanding of Health Centre procedures and policies with the skill to be able to deal with more complicated issues.
- Knowledge of COSHH Regulations
- Develop own skills and to be able to provide information to others to help their development.
- Monitor and maintain Health & Safety of self and others.
- Contribute to the improvement of services
- Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so
Special Requirements
Essential
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations
Desirable
- To be available to cover additional sites as and when required
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.
