Maintenance Assistant and Driver

Job summary

Join Emerald Place Clinic in Surrey as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. Youll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. Theres also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to h

Main duties of the job

Join Emerald Place Clinic in Surrey as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the service's facilities are fit for purpose, conducting gardening and audits to identify and repair any faults. You will work alongside an established team, handle maintenance tasks, and liaise with contractors for service upkeep. Training will be provided, and Elysium Healthcare offers career development opportunities, enabling you to make a positive impact on lives. This full-time role involves 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The job requires assisting with maintenance checks, repairs, decorating, reporting faults, and coordinating with contractors. To succeed, experience in maintenance is needed, along with teamwork ability, a full UK driving license, and attending training sessions.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales and employs more than 8,000 people. The organisation provides care in various healthcare sectors including Mental Health, Neurological, and Learning Disabilities & Autism, with opportunities for career growth and movement within the network. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with operations in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people globally. Elysium follows safer recruitment practices and is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment as a Disability Confident employer. They emphasize promoting the welfare of service users, and all appointments are subject to a DBS disclosure, ensuring safe recruitment for all staff.

Job responsibilities

Join Emerald Place Clinic in Surrey as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. 

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

This role is a full time position of 37.5 hours a week. Monday-Friday. 9am-5pm.   

As a Maintenance Assistant you will have:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
• Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• To comply with system and procedures.
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
• Have a full UK driving license 

Where you will be working:

Location: Emerald Place Clinic, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0BN

Emerald Place Clinic is a general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18. Young people who are admitted to the unit will have a primary diagnosis of mental illness across a wide range of disorders and complex needs.

These could include mental health conditions such as mood disorders and acute psychosis.  Additionally young people may have co-existing additional needs such as neurodevelopmental disorders, including mild learning disabilities or autism. A young person could also be admitted if they have disordered eating.

What You’ll Get 

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: 

• Annual base salary of £28,000 
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. 
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals 
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! 
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance 
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts 
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind 
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be 
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time 
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future 
• Free meals and parking 

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To succeed in this role, experience in a maintenance role is required. You will need to comply with systems and procedures, work effectively as part of a team or independently, and show courtesy and respect to residents. A full UK driving license is necessary. Attendance in training sessions and staff meetings is expected.