Maintenance Worker and Gardener based at The Beeches, Rotherham

Maintenance Worker / Gardener based at The Beeches, Rotherham

Available Hours:

Hour’s available full time - 37.5

Salary £12.57 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of residents. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.

• Life assurance.

• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.

• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.

• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.

• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.

• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.

• Access to wellbeing resources.

• Recommend a friend scheme.

• Family friendly policies.

• Long service awards.

• Free uniform and DBS check.

• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Maintenance Worker / Gardener at MHA you willjoin our team and work within the Home to create a safe and attractive environment that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. Duties will be varied and include being responsible for completing a wide variety of gardening and maintenance tasks. Specific duties will include planned preventative work and safety checks, as well as running repairs and the supervision of outside contractors. This is a satisfying role for an individual who can demonstrate practical skills in maintenance, gardening, painting and decorating as well as respect for older people.

For more information about the roleplease review the attached job description.

About the home

The Beeches care home in Wath-upon-Dearne

The Beeches is a 44-capacity residential care home dedicated to providing personalised, compassionate care for individuals living with dementia. Our approach focuses on supporting an active, fulfilling lifestyle, honouring each resident’s personal interests and privacy, while offering 24/7 support for complete peace of mind.

Care at The Beeches is individually tailored and regularly updated to meet each resident’s unique needs, using the latest and most effective methods. Operated by MHA, we are committed to delivering modern, person-centred care that adapts as needs evolve. Here, residents are supported to live with dignity and enjoy enriching experiences in a safe, comforting environment.

For more information about the home, please clickhere

About you

• You will have a friendly caring manner and maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents. 

• You will play a key role resolving any repair issues.

• Be able to turn your hand to a wide variety of jobs, from decorating to ground and plant maintenance. 

• You will be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

• Have the ability to prioritise tasks.

• Be able to liaise with contractors, volunteers and other staff

• You will have a positive attitude to Health & Safety

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Clickhereto read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.