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About Our Home: Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Wickham House Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it’s the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Wickham seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Wickham, every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heartwarming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family. We are currently in search of an experienced Maintenance Operative to support our care home based in Ascot. Responsibilities • Maintaining the building and equipment • Carry out routine checks weekly, monthly, annually on systems in the home and ensuring that external checks are carried out within the agreed timeframe – e.g Loler testing • Monitor and respond to the fire alarm call, boilers and lift. • Make effective and efficient use of resources in any maintenance or repair. • To conduct Banking and purchase of small items for the home. • Maintain the building, grounds and equipment to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors to the House including decoration and repair, minor plumbing works and maintaining the garden areas. • Maintain good communication and relationships with other teams and colleagues at the House. • Maintain awareness of the Home’s policies and procedures especially the Fire Policy. • Participate in Training and Development as an individual and as part of the team. • Get involved in the induction of new staff by training them on the building layout and fire policies and procedures. • Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times. • Control and ordering of stock and acceptance and checking of deliveries. • Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements. • Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents. • Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times. • To carry out any additional duties as requested. • To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home. • To review on a regular basis the job description for your post and to agree any changes. Benefits: • £16.00 per hour • Employee of the Month • Long term service awards • Blue Light Card • Professional Development • Refer a Friend