Package Description:

*** This is a fixed term contract for 12 months **

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. 

We now seek a Regional Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. 

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our regional team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. 

Working in collaboration and unison with our Estates Mangers and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home environments. This will  include but is not limited to: building repairs; basic plumbing, joinery, space management and contractor liaison. Electrical experience would be advantageous, however training can be provided.

The role is based across our North East region, which stretches from Stockton to Northumberland so travel will be required daily.

Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. Ensuring that our homes are well maintained, you will be comfortable imparting your knowledge to our Home based Maintenance Operatives to ensure that they adhere to the same high standards. 

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. 

What we require from you:  

• Experience of working within similar environment  
• Solid maintenance experience including building maintenance and DIY
• General knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems 

• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery  
• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach 
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice 
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you 
• Self-led and comfortable managing workload

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated 
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents 

What’s in it for you:  

• A competitive salary 

• Pension contribution of 5% 
• Provision of a company vehicle
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes 
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) 
• Flexible working patterns 

• Fully funded training and development 
• Support with personal development plans 
• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally  
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included 

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