Part-time General Maintenance Assistant -salary range £26,824 to £28,142 + call out
Part-time General Maintenance Assistant - 3 days per week
We are looking for a Part-time General Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Appletree Treatment Centre. Preferably this would be a three days a week position, however for the right person there could be some flexibility.
You need to be a self-motivated problem-solver who is a team player with a full driving licence, as our premises cover both Kendal and Grange over Sands. As a member of our Facilities team we provide work vehicles, a uniform and tools. You will be carrying out maintenance and repairs of all our buildings, fittings, furnishings and services - you won’t be bored!
The annual salary is £26,824 to £28,142, pro rata. We need you to be available for emergency cover on a rota basis for which you will be paid £30 per call out plus £20 per hour and an additional 24 hours of annual leave.
The Role
Your main duties and responsibilitie will include, but will not be limited to:
- Respond immediately to emergencies to remove danger and make safe.
- Perform preventative maintenance and handle basic repairs.
- Make certain that tools, chemicals and equipment are used and stored correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times.
- Understanding and ensuring the implementation of our Health and Safety and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Reporting to the Facilities Manager or Maintenance Officer any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
- Promoting safe working practice in the home.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with the children.
- Comply with the requirements of Appletree Treatment Centre and related legislation concerning children.
- Have responsibility for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.
We provide our staff with
- Job security and career opportunities
- Support of an experienced management team
- A comprehensive induction into our approach, ethos and working practices
- Training - ATC funds all mandatory training specific to working with us
- DBS check
- Employee Reward Scheme
- Confidential counsellor – because our work can be difficult and emotionally challenging
- Wellness group – run by staff team
- Gym membership
- Company pension scheme enrolment
- Cycle2work scheme
- Career progression - We believe in growing and learning,and offer a variety opportunity for CPD including funding qualifications for staff members.
Training related specifically to working with us will be provided
For an informal chat please call 015395 60253
An application form is required to progress and we're happy to help you to complete that. Please call 015395 60253 and we can discuss the best way to support you.
Application Form Word Doc - (complete and return via email)
email completed forms to admin@appletreetc.co.uk
Application Form pdf - (print, complete return via post)
Return printed forms to Appletree Treatment Centre, Natland, Kendal. Cumbria LA9 7QS
Everyone within Appletree Treatment Centre has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications including online social media checks on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As this position is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, no convictions or cautions are protected and will not be filtered from an enhanced DBS Certificate. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to childrenk.
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