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Maintenance Assistant

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Job summary

Cygnet Cedars & Cygnet Ashbrook are recruiting for a full-time Maintenance Assistant to carry out the day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure the services are maintained in a safe and efficient functional order. Cygnet Cedars: Cygnet Cedars is a 24-bed high-dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible. Cygnet Ashbrook: Supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday either 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm. Successful candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own car.

Main duties of the job

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About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500.80 to £26,020.80 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP4534FB8F

Job locations

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Cedars & Cygnet Ashbrook are recruiting for a full-timeMaintenance Assistantto carry out the day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure the services are maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

Cygnet Cedars:

Cygnet Cedars is a 24-bed high-dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Cygnet Ashbrook:

Supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association.

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday either 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm.

Successful candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own car.

Youre day-to-day...

  • Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
  • Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
  • Maintain plant, services & vehicles in working order
  • Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards
  • Travel to other sites & on occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
  • Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £12.26 Per Hour rising to £12.51 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

  • Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
  • Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
  • Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
  • Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance
  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Cedars & Cygnet Ashbrook are recruiting for a full-timeMaintenance Assistantto carry out the day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure the services are maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

Cygnet Cedars:

Cygnet Cedars is a 24-bed high-dependency complex care service for men with learning disabilities, associated complex needs and who may have behaviours that challenge. We accept emergency referrals and the team are experienced in managing them quickly and efficiently to ensure the transition for each individual is as smooth as possible.

Cygnet Ashbrook:

Supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association.

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday either 8 am-4 pm or 9 am-5 pm.

Successful candidates must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own car.

Youre day-to-day...

  • Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
  • Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work
  • Maintain plant, services & vehicles in working order
  • Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards
  • Travel to other sites & on occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
  • Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £12.26 Per Hour rising to £12.51 Per Hour
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

  • Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments
  • Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
  • Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information
  • Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
  • Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance
  • Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

James Cooper

VP4534FB8F.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500.80 to £26,020.80 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP4534FB8F

Job locations

Bordsley Green

B9 5LY


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