Caretaker/Maintenance

Adferiad Recovery

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Job summary

Take the lead and overall responsibility for the general maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, buildings, and overall estate at Hafan Wen and other CAIS Sites in Wrexham.

Advise on and resolve (where possible) maintenance issues as they arise and ensure regular service checks and maintenance of tools/facilities on site.

Conduct daily inspections of external grounds and internal areas within the unit, be responsive to staff and client maintenance requests.

Main duties of the job

Carry out minor maintenance tasks such as: adjusting doors/hinges, oiling hinges, repairing stair threads, and referring specialist repair works to the attention of the Hafan Wen Manager.

Undertake minor repair works covering all trades (plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc.) where feasible and supervise sub-contracted workers as required.

Carry out daily inspections of external grounds and internal areas for safety and cleanliness. Check for faults to equipment, damage to property and building reporting Health and Safety concerns to the Site Manager(s).

Maintain accurate and up to date electrical testing safety records and undertake annual testing e.g., PAT testing- feeding back to the CAIS Health and Safety Officer.

Identify damage to property and tend to fabric/furnishing repairs as they arise.

Monitor and oversee the planned programme of cyclical maintenance with guidance from the Adferiad Estates Manager.

Move furniture in offices, communal areas and client bedrooms as required and take deliveries from suppliers with appropriate manual handing guidelines.

Maintain maintenance stock cupboard, replenishing supplies as appropriate and ensure compliance with the hazardous substances and dangerous legislation (COSHH) which always includes safe storage locked away from non-authorised personnel.

About us

Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated.

Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach.

Date posted

06 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,312.23 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0489-AB068

Job locations

Hafan Wen

Gate 4, Watery Road

Wrexham

LL13 7NQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

FOR A FULL PERSON SPECIFICATION AND TO APPLY, PLEASE ACCESS THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://adferiadrecovery.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=062cb93f-5b1d-4d5f-a52a-2fc19d128ec5

Job description

Job responsibilities

FOR A FULL PERSON SPECIFICATION AND TO APPLY, PLEASE ACCESS THE FOLLOWING LINK:http://adferiadrecovery.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=062cb93f-5b1d-4d5f-a52a-2fc19d128ec5

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of secondary education.
Any relevant trade skill qualification or training.

Desirable

NVQ in Horticulture or other relevant experience.

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
Subject to DBS check (basic).

Skills

Essential

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
Excellent people skills: able to establish strong working relationships and build rapport with colleagues and clients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: both verbal and written. Able to work well with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and across all seniority levels within the organization.

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and comply with CAIS policies and procedures.

Desirable

Knowledge of the issues faced by individuals with substance misuse or mental health issues.

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 3 years experience in caretaking/building management/maintenance as a site supervisor or similar position.
Prior experience in a customer-facing role.
Able to evidence ability to carry out basic maintenance duties.
Basic knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
Basic First Aid qualification.

Desirable

Exposure to the private residential sector.
Previous experience of managing cleaners/gardeners either employed or contracted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of secondary education.
Any relevant trade skill qualification or training.

Desirable

NVQ in Horticulture or other relevant experience.

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
Subject to DBS check (basic).

Skills

Essential

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
Excellent people skills: able to establish strong working relationships and build rapport with colleagues and clients.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: both verbal and written. Able to work well with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and across all seniority levels within the organization.

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and comply with CAIS policies and procedures.

Desirable

Knowledge of the issues faced by individuals with substance misuse or mental health issues.

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 3 years experience in caretaking/building management/maintenance as a site supervisor or similar position.
Prior experience in a customer-facing role.
Able to evidence ability to carry out basic maintenance duties.
Basic knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
Basic First Aid qualification.

Desirable

Exposure to the private residential sector.
Previous experience of managing cleaners/gardeners either employed or contracted.

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.