About this role
Job summary Join The Farndon Unit in Newark as a Bank Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £13.11 per hour plus a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Maintenance Assistant at The Farndon Unit in Newark, you will be responsible for creating a safe and well-presented environment for vulnerable individuals. Your role involves ensuring facilities are suitable and safe, gardening, and conducting audits to repair faults. Working with an established team, you will handle various maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors to maintain the service. The role offers flexibility with the option to choose shifts that fit your schedule, a pay rate of £13.11 per hour plus a 12.07% uplift, and weekly pay. Elysium Healthcare will provide all necessary training to help you get started and offer courses to aid career development. You will assist with building and equipment maintenance, utilize DIY skills for user safety, and coordinate with managers and contractors to address faults and complete paperwork. The role requires compliance with procedures, teamwork, independent work ability, and respect for residents. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact and changing lives for the better.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a renowned provider with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. Operating more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium specializes in Mental Health, Neurological Care, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children's Education, offering various opportunities for career growth and development. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network present in ten countries with over 86,000 employees. Committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, Elysium operates under the principle that safeguarding the welfare of service users is the individual responsibility of each staff member. The company places considerable importance on being a Disability Confident employer, ensuring all candidates undergo a DBS disclosure. At the Farndon Unit, Elysium Healthcare provides a low secure environment for women with complex care needs, supporting recovery and rehabilitation with specialized mental health and personality disorder care pathways.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join The Farndon Unit in Newark as a Bank Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.
Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.
As staff bank, enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that align with your schedule at £13.11 per hour plus a 12.07% pay uplift and enjoy weekly pay. You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
As a Maintenance Assistant you will be:
Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose. Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained. Assisting in regular checks and maintenance. Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings. Assisting in all decorating. Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects. Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance. Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks. To be successful in this role, you will:
Comply with system and procedures. Have previous experience within a maintenance role. Work effectively as part of a team and independently. Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service. Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings. Where you will be working:
Location: The Farndon Unit, Farndon Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4SW
You will be working at the Farndon Unit, a purpose-built low secure hospital that offers personalised assessment and recovery-based treatment pathways, including a trauma-specific pathway, for women with complex care needs.
You will join the multidisciplinary team in providing specialist care for people with a diagnosis of severe and enduring Mental Health illness and/or Personality Disorder and/or mild Learning Disability.
The combination of general low secure wards and a recovery ward area (also within the low secure perimeter) provide a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering recovery and rehabilitation.
What You’ll Get
Hourly rate of £13.11 (plus 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Two-week paid induction App access to book shifts easily and quickly Free meals and parking Mandatory training Wellbeing support and activities Flexible working The option to progress into a permanent role to unlock a wealth of further benefits and career development pathways to grow your career is also available.
About your next employer:
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
Previous experience within a maintenance role is required. Ability to comply with systems and procedures, work both independently and as part of a team, and show courtesy and respect to residents is necessary. Participation in training sessions and staff meetings is also required.
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
Newark
NG24 4SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)