About this role
Job summary If you enjoy creating a well-presented and safe environment, then join the team at Cefn Carnau s a Support Services Manager and become a valued member of the service. As a Support Services Manager, you will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, where you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults. Plan and respond to Planned Preventative Maintenance and emergency calls. As the Support Services Manager you will be an active member of the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Registered Manager, and work alongside an established team. You will be responsible for all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service and have a proven background with maintenance in similar industries/healthcare settings. As a Support Services Manager you will be: Supporting the completion of PPM checks on a daily, weekly, monthly basis and audits when required.
Main duties of the job The Support Services Manager at Cefn Carnau will be tasked with ensuring the facility is well-presented and safe. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, the manager will conduct regular facility audits, respond to maintenance needs, and ensure all facilities are fit for purpose. They will be part of the Senior Management Team and report to the Registered Manager. Responsibilities include managing maintenance tasks, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring the upkeep of the service. The role requires experience in similar roles, general building trade experience, and knowledge of health and safety standards. Benefits include an annual salary of £38,000, 33 days of annual leave, career development opportunities, and access to various support and discount programs. A Full driving licence and good communication skills are also essential.
About us Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on Mental Health, Neurological care, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Children's education. Elysium's focus is on the delivery of care, employing over 8,000 people. The organisation is part of Ramsay Health Care, which extends across ten countries globally and employs over 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is recognized as a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users. All candidates for this role must understand their responsibility to safeguard these principles. The company offers comprehensive benefits to support employee wellbeing, career growth, and financial stability. These include life assurance, pension contributions, and a range of discounts.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you enjoy creating a well-presented and safe environment, then join the team at Cefn Carnau s a Support Services Manager and become a valued member of the service.
As a Support Services Manager, you will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, where you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults. Plan and respond to Planned Preventative Maintenance and emergency calls.
As the Support Services Manager you will be an active member of the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Registered Manager, and work alongside an established team.
You will be responsible for all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service and have a proven background with maintenance in similar industries/healthcare settings.
As a Support Services Manager you will be:
Supporting the completion of PPM checks on a daily, weekly, monthly basis and audits when required. Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks. Reviewing daily work sheets and prioritising tasks accordingly and complete as directed Providing out of hours assistance if required. Providing support to catering and housekeeping departments on site. Ensuring the services facilities, grounds and gardens are maintained. Developing the teams through professional records and appraisals as appropriate. Maintaining effective working relationships and to respond effectively to poor performance in team members. Ensuring new starters are entered onto the Key Watchman system and keys allocated as necessary. Supervising the routine water and electrical mains system testing, and where necessary implementing corrective action. Supervising Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) so that all portable equipment has a current test status. To take personal responsibility for ensuring that the work practices and the environment meet the requirements of Health and Safety at Work legislation and report all deficits to management. Feed back to SMT, CG and H&S meetings. Maintaining the highest standards of integrity when communicating with staff, patients, family, carers, and other professionals. Maintaining concise records and provide reports, as necessary. To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience within a similar role General building trade experience Ability to paint and decorate, Knowledge/Experience in the use of hand tools Knowledge/Experience of electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance Knowledge/Experience of using computer-based programmes. Knowledge of COSSH, SSOW, Risk assessments, Health & Safety at Work Full driving licence Good communication skills with the ability to communicate with ward and department staff and visitors. Where you will be working:
Location: Cefn Carnau Lane, Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 1LX
You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.
The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.
What You’ll Get
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £38,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and onsite free parking About us:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience within a similar role, general building trade experience, ability to paint and decorate, knowledge in the use of hand tools, electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance knowledge, computer program literacy, knowledge of COSHH, SSOW, and health and safety at work. A full driving licence and good communication skills are also essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Thornhill
CF83 1LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)