Maintenance Assistant

Introduction

Join Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield as a Maintenance Assistant, bank position where you will be part of creating a well presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £12.85 per hour including a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay.

You'll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There's also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will have:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• To comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: Rhodes Wood Hospital. Shepherds Way, Hatfield AL9 6NN

Join the team at Rhodes Wood Hospital providing care for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders who require residential care, working on tailored treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person.

There is also an on site Ofsted Registered school to support young people continue with their education while in hospital. Rhodes Wood Hospital is located on the outskirts of Hatfield, which is easily reachable by car.

Rhodes Wood Hospital is located in a remote area with limited public transport links. Applicants will need to have access to reliable mode of transport to travel to and from the site.

What You'll Get:

• Hourly rate of £12.85 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
• Two week paid induction
• Free meals and parking
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work life balance
• Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional)
• Potential for role to become permanent if a suitable vacancy arises

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.