About this job
Care home
Fernwood
239 Knowsley Lane
Knowsley
L36 8EL
Region
North West
Salary
£13.27 per hour
Type
Permanent - Full Time
Position: Maintenance Technician
Care home: Fernwood
Location: 239 Knowsley Lane, Knowsley, L36 8EL
Contract type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Rate: £13.27 per hour
This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference every day.
Join us as our new Maintenance Technician at Fernwood care home in Knowsley.
If you’re looking for a rewarding maintenance role with a difference, we have the job for you.
At Fernwood, our Maintenance Technicians ensure a safe and welcoming home for the people we support.
In the role, you’ll ensure that everything works well and looks its best for everyone who lives, works and visits here.
About Exemplar Health Care
Fernwood is part of Exemplar Health Care, one of the country’s leading nursing care providers.
Fernwood will specialise in supporting adults living with acquired brain injuries, complex mental health needs, dementia and physical disabilities.
As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
About the role
Our Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring that the fabrics, fittings, fixtures and equipment in the home are in good condition.
No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
general maintenance
decorating
gardening
plumbing
tiling
coordinating external contractors
carrying out regular risk assessments, audits and checks.
You’ll put our people at the heart of everything you do – whether that’s painting bedrooms, building planters in the garden or putting pictures on people’s walls. We can guarantee that whatever you bring to the role, you’ll see great rewards.
If you haven’t worked in the care sector before, we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy and ongoing training programmes.
Download our job description to read more:
https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1029781191
About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.
You’re also:
able to demonstrate a broad range of maintenance skills
knowledgeable about, and experienced in, health and safety legislation and regulations
a great communicator, both verbally and in writing
someone with digital skills and an understanding of how IT works
a team player
kind, caring and understanding.
What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:
regular supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
access to wages before payday
retail and lifestyle discounts
free DBS check
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.
How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.
For an informal chat about joining us, call us on 01977 630830 or email pod3@exemplarhc.com.
Please note, applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
About Exemplar Health Care
Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare consultancy and training firm. But we soon saw a gap in the sector: a lack of care homes for younger adults living with complex needs.
That insight shaped the mission we still live by today - to transform complex care and provide fulfilling opportunities for the people who need it most.
We’re now proud to have more than 60 care homes across England, providing nursing care for adults living with dementia, neuro-disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
Whoever you are, and whatever experience you bring, there are lots of ways you can help us make every day better for the people we support.
Our care
The people we support have unique needs and stories, but one thing stays the same across all our homes - we empower individuals to achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Induction
Every new colleague attends an induction to learn about our company and complete mandatory and role-specific training, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional care.
Career development
Whether your goals are in care, nursing, management, quality or support, we provide the confidence, skills and knowledge to help you excel in your role and advance your career, if you wish.
Colleague wellbeing
Happy, healthy colleagues mean better care for those we support. We offer a range of initiatives to ensure our colleagues thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Rewards and benefits
From paid RCNi Learning access and NMC PIN payments for nurses to lifestyle and retail discounts for everyone, our rewards ensure your career is as fulfilling as it is rewarding.
Colleague stories
From care homes to central support services, everyone plays a vital role. Hear from colleagues across various roles about what it’s like to work with us.
Getting to Fernwood
Directions to Fernwood
Fernwood is connected by major roads including M57, A58 and A57
The home is opposite AFC Knowsley C.I.C.
There are limited parking spaces in the home’s car park. Street parking is available along Knowsley Lane.
Public transport to Fernwood
The home is a short walk from several bus stops.
Newark Close bus stop (stop ID: merdmtpm), which is accessed by buses 217, 217A, 297 and 897.
Primrose Drive bus stop (stop ID: merdwdat), which is accessed by buses 10Q, 10A Q and 10S.
Hillside Avenue bus stop (stop ID: merdmdwa), which is accessed by buses 7, 8, 870 and C46.
Nyland Road bus stop (stop ID: merdmdtw), which is accessed by buses 7, 9 and C46.
There's also a train station in the local area.
Huyton - 1.9 miles away (35 minute walk or seven minute drive).