Maintenance

The Maintenance Operative role at Akari Care involves working 16 hours per week in a hands-on, practical capacity, focused on maintaining high standards in and around the home. The role requires a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of older people. Responsibilities include internal decoration, grounds maintenance, safety, building repairs, supplies, and utilities. The position demands collaboration with the home Manager and maintenance team. Candidates should have experience in similar environments, strong maintenance skills, technical mechanical and electrical knowledge, plumbing and joinery knowledge, flexibility, resilience, and a warm, respectful demeanor.

We now seek a 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 home 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 the home Manager 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. This will include but is not limited to internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. 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. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure 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.

Akari Care focuses on providing care for the elderly in award-winning homes. The organisation strives to create a respectful and dignified environment for residents, offering personalised care to improve their quality of life. Akari Care values staff who share compassion, community spirit, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are offered development opportunities, flexible working patterns, pension contributions, and recognition schemes. The commitment to staff growth is supported through fully funded training and an environment that fosters professional and personal development. Akari Care values include respect, innovation, and a supportive community environment.

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