Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- What you'll bring to the role
Good tool proficiency
- What you'll bring to the role
Good knowledge of health and safety compliance
- What you'll bring to the role
To have knowledge of water, fire and COSHH compliance
- What you'll bring to the role
Experience with grounds upkeep
- What you'll bring to the role
Good knowledge of inputting data on IT systems
- What you'll bring to the role
Reactive repairs
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
- A dual diagnosis with a learning disability, with a primary mental health diagnosis
- Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Nursing needs
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and hoarding
What you'll be doing
- Maintain a well-decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations.
- Ensure that Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team.
- Undertake regular internal and external patrols of the unit and its grounds, ensuring that all the windows and doors are closed and locked as appropriate to the time of day.
- Carry out compliance testing (i.e. fire alarms, bed inspections, vehicle checks) as instructed by the Maintenance Manager
What we will give you in return
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Maintenance Assistant with Priory Healthcare in Chester, England. It is listed as a Maintenance worker role. The advertised salary is £10,491 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Part Time. Check the source advert for the latest closing date before applying.
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