Full job descriptionMaintenance AssistantVictoria House is a specialist neurological rehabilitation service in Hampshire, supporting adults with acquired brain injury and a range of neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease and brain tumours. Individuals can be admitted directly from acute hospital settings for intensive rehabilitation, as well as at later stages of their rehabilitation journey. Our flexible rehabilitation pathway enables the intensity and focus of rehabilitation to adapt as an individual’s needs change, supporting progression from active rehabilitation through increasing independence and, where appropriate, successful transition back into the community.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will help maintain a safe, comfortable and well-presented environment for colleagues, service users and visitors. Working alongside the Maintenance Manager, you will support day-to-day maintenance, complete routine checks and ensure the site meets Priory standards. You will also, but not limited to:
*Carry out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
*Complete routine maintenance and compliance checks, including fire alarms, bed inspections and vehicle checks.
*Identify and report faults, damage and potential safety concerns, taking action as agreed with the Maintenance Manager.
*Conduct internal and external security patrols, helping to protect the building, its occupants and grounds.
*Follow health and safety procedures, ensuring all work is within your capabilities and any specialist tasks are only completed with the appropriate certification.
Essential for the role, you will have experience and an understanding of building maintenance, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work, and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts as the service requires.
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
*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
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.