About the Role
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 per week)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
At Adel Square Care Home, operated by St Mary’s Care Group, we believe great care is about more than meeting needs. It’s about creating an environment that helps people feel truly at home, living life to the fullest and enjoying new experiences. Our approach is rooted in dignity, respect and personalised care, placing residents’ wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.
Located in North Leeds, Adel Square is a new 86-bed care home supporting residents with residential, dementia and respite care. We know that it’s the small, meaningful moments that make a big difference to everyday life, helping residents and families feel supported.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager.
- Ensure the maintenance of the Home’s exterior, including:
- Keep any sheds, utbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.
- Clear snw and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Residents, Visitors or Staff Members have access.
- Where applicable, litter pick, cut the grass arund the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc.
- Clean all signs / lighting utside the Home
- Carry out any touching up or doing good of decoration as and when required in order to maintain our high standards.
- Complete weekly preplanned maintenances such as statutory compliance checks, testing of the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
- Complete and accurately record all planned maintenance as required. (Please see PPM list)
- Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.
- Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures. (If trained and competent)
- Test, and record, water temperatures, clean and chlorinate shower heads as specified in Company procedures.
- Maintain the home’s “Maintenance Book” in which defects are logged and PPMS are recorded. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily. If unable to complete the task, log with Helpdesk.
- Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Home. Monitor and sign off deliveries.
- Assist contractors onsite.
What We’re Looking For
- Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
- Be on‑call for advice / action in any emergencies which may arise in or out of hours.
- Organised, reliable, and confident in planning checks
- Passionate about improving the lives of older people
- Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
- Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
- A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
Application
If you believe that happiness and empathy should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at Adel Square.
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