Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Caretaker on behalf of our client based in Birmingham
The successful candidate will be responsible for working as a Caretaker / Driver and to be a member of a team in providing a stimulating and quality Day Service to individual service users and their carers.
They will maintain a clean, safe and secure working environment for all staff and service users, whilst promoting and maintaining Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures
This is a full-time role on a temporary 5-month contract (Ongoing) at £12.00 / hour with positions in Ebrook, Harborne, Hockley and Moseley
Main Duties and Responsibilities
*To maintain the security of the building, surrounding areas and off site units by locking / unlocking the buildings, checking for damage and repair, and reporting these to management team where necessary.
*To carry out on-site maintenance and repairs of equipment and environment, within the remit of the Health and Safety Act and capabilities.
*To act as a key worker for the buildings and respond to calls out-of-hours, as and when required.
*Assist in the adequate support of cleaning materials, toilet tissues and soap in appropriate areas and deal with any deliveries from suppliers.
*To immediately report any repairs or accidents to the management team.
*To assist in the general cleaning and maintenance of the buildings as and when required.
*To assist and deal with laundry items including use of washing machine and tumble dryer.
*To check all fire exits and keep access clear at all times to check that windows and doors are secure when the building is evacuated
*To load, transfer and transport service users to and from the day centre, colleges and other leisure areas/pursuits.
*To follow advice and act upon instruction given by the Centre Manager/Deputy/Senior and Day Centre Officers in matters relating to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
*To be sensitive to and act in accordance with the needs of individual service users, whilst promoting an equal opportunity and full social inclusion.
*To attend and contribute to staff team meetings on a regular basis. To attend and undertake relevant training as and when offered. To carry out any other duties which may be necessary in order to ensure that the above duties and responsibilities are delivered and maintained.
*To carry out any other responsibilities within the scope and spirit of the job purpose and grade as may be required from time to time
Person Specification
*Experience of general D.I.Y and maintenance
*Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and procedures
*Experience of centre, community or voluntary work with Adults with specific needs
*Ability to carry out basic repairs, maintenance and checking systems such as fire alarm and security
*Ability to keep records and have effective numeracy, written and verbal skills
*Ability to use own initiative and identify hazards and objects needing repair or reporting
*Ability to follow and act upon instructions
An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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