Facilities/ Maintenance Assistant at Making Space Charity

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

26561.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caretaking, Maintenance, Decorating, General Repairs, Quality Checks, Customer Care, Confidentiality, Driving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview We have an opportunity available for a Mobile Facilities/Maintenance Assistant to join our Property Services team , to support our services across the Greater Manchester area. Please click here for further details on our organisation. Salary: £26,561 per annum Weekly Hours: 39 At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do. Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected. Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives. Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too. Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making. Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles. At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most. Responsibilities In this role you will support our services and sites across the Greater Manchester area , carrying out caretaking and maintenance responsibilities. This role includes working in peoples homes, therefore focused customer care and confidentiality must be maintained at all times. You will carry out a range of tasks including decorating, general maintenance and repairs and ensuring quality checks are completed. The role involes travel, a vehicle and uniform will be provided. An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the nature of our services. Please note , our company insurance requires all applicants to have held a full UK Driving Licence for at least 1 year and be 21 years of age or over. A full Job Description can be found here. Qualifications Previous maintenace expereince is essential and you must have had a full UK driving licence for at least a year. It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space. Benefits We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions. Our current benefits include: Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn, Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care. We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion. Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum Paid Sick leave Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

The assistant will support services and sites across the Greater Manchester area by carrying out caretaking and maintenance responsibilities, which includes decorating, general maintenance, repairs, and ensuring quality checks are completed. This role requires maintaining focused customer care and strict confidentiality as it involves working in people's homes.