Description
Job Title: Maintenance & Repairs Worker – part of the Estates team
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, dependant on qualifications and experience
Location: Dorset & Hampshire
Hours: 40 per week, usual roster including 7am-3pm / 8am-4pm depending on business needs (flexibility required)
Essential requirements: You must hold a valid UK driving licence, commutable to locations including Southampton to Poole and surrounding areas
Beaufort Education and Care provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 6 to 18 years old with our focus centred on the needs of the child.
Our Estates team take care to provide a comprehensive maintenance and refurbishing service, undertaking all aspects of property repair within our portfolio of children’s homes in the Dorset and Hampshire area.
Its exciting times as we are expanding our business and are recruiting for a new Maintenance & Repairs Worker to join the team.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Estates, the key responsibilities of the Maintenance Worker is to:
- Respond to maintenance requirements for each property
- Carry out a full range of repairs, maintenance, refurbishments and planned improvements with the emphasis on multi skilled work
- All aspects of painting and decorating
- Plumbing works
- Light carpentry
- Grounds and building maintenance
- Maintenance inspections of homes and offices
- Responsible for Health and Safety
- Ensure all homes and maintenance work meets relevant regulatory requirements as required by our regulators, Ofsted and HSE.
You will be working in children’s homes that observe the strictest safeguarding measures for the welfare of children and young people.
In addition, you’ll be working alongside our team of childcare workers, managers, Directors and external contractors.
About you
Our new Maintenance Worker will be able to:
- Self-motivate, working both individually and within a team setting
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with a professional approach
- Excellent communicator with a high level of spoken and written English
- Plan for and respond to maintenance needs
- Able to manage simultaneous projects and prioritise job lists
- Co-ordinate a safe and efficient work environment
- Take care and pride in the finish of painting and decorating duties
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of buildings, mechanical, plumbing, heating, carpentry, electrical and other infrastructure systems
- Undertake risk assessments where needed
- Negotiate with suppliers and contractors
- Safeguard children at all times
- Use MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
Why work for us
- We provide a van, fuel card and tools
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Established Company with excellent support from the wider team
- Long service awards up to £2000
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blended approach to learning, training and development
- Company funded Blue Light Card
- Referral scheme for friends and family
- Free DBS check
More About Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18.
With over 20 years’ experience in the sector and 7 established children’s homes and supported living accommodation in Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas, we are excited to be expanding our services into Hampshire with two homes being commissioned in 2025.
We specialise in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) that stem from lived experiences of trauma and abuse. Our reputable homes all have a cosy ‘family feel’ and are dedicated to providing high-quality accommodation and therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.
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