Optalis
Optalis is the adult social care delivery partner on behalf of Wokingham Borough Council and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Council. Optalis is owned and funded by the 2 Councils. Optalis is not a private provider or an employment agency.
Caretaker / Handyman, The Hollies Nursing Home, Burghfield Common
Full time £24,791.39 hours can be full or part time £12.85 per hour
This nursing care home is located within Burghfield Common RG7 3BH. Providing nursing care for older people who require the support of a secure environment and a higher level of care from our staff members.
Our dedicated team provide residential and nursing care to older people living with dementia, and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions.
This role will deliver overall maintenance support to the home enhancing the quality and environment. Responding to a variety of requests quickly for repairs and general up keep of the buildings, fixings, fittings, equipment and grounds as well as providing a general adhoc courier service.
We are looking for an individual who can take ownership of the building to ensure it runs smoothly and safely inline with compliance standards and somone just as comfortable with a toolbox as they are with a checklist.
Creating the safe and attractive surroundings for the people we support ensuring every area is always well maintained.
For more information the full job description is attached.
Working for Optalis you will also receive a range of benefits, including:
- A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
- An additional health and wellbeing day
- A comprehensive paid training and development programme
- Excellent career progression opportunities and support
- As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
- STAR awards – a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
- A generous pension scheme
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
We anticipate this being a popular role and therefore reserve the right to close early should there be a large volume of applications. We would therefore advise not to wait until the closing date to submit your interest.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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