Maintenance Assistant

Reference

PRI94873

Location

Solihull, Showell Lane, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7HZ

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£14,040 (part time)

Hours

22.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert - Division Information

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job Advert Location Description

Providing quality, inspiring innovation and  delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health illness to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

About us:
Priory Hospital Solihull is a mental health hospital in beautiful grounds in the picturesque village of Meriden. Situated on the outskirts of Solihull and Coventry, we provide Rehabilitation & Recovery services to 31 inpatients over three wards:

• Arley Ward - 10 bedded female R&R service (HDU/Complex Care)
• Elkin Ward - 10 bedded male R&R service (HDU/Complex Care)
• Millison Ward - 11 bedded male R&R service (Community Facing)

Patients have a primary diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness, with additional complexities such as physical health conditions, substance misuse, and secondary mental health issues.

Priory Hospital Solihull benefits from a stable and established team which includes Housekeepers, Catering Team, Administrators, Maintenance Assistants, the Medical team, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nurses, HCAs and Ward Managers. The successful candidate will also be supported by an on site Senior Management Team including Head of Facilities. 

The role:
We are seeking a part time Maintenance Assistant to work alongside a full time Maintenance Assistant colleague, taking direction from our on site Head of Facilities for both planned and reactive maintenance of the hospitals internal and external estate. 

• Maintains a well-decorated, safe and comfortable environment throughout the site, in line with quality standards, and follows work processes which comply with statutory regulations
• Ensures that Priory minimum standards are delivered in all site areas in a timely and efficient manner, as part of a team
• Identifies and reports damage, faults and other related issues to the Head of Facilities (and then actions as agreed) to ensure that environmental conditions continue to meet quality standards and statutory regulations
• Carry out General Maintenance tasks
• Carry out compliance testing (i.e. fire alarms, bed inspections, vehicle checks) as delegated by the Head of Facilities
• Provides a security service, maintaining the security and integrity of the building as well as the safety of its occupants
• Undertakes regular internal and external patrols of the unit and its grounds, ensuring that all the windows and doors are closed and locked as appropriate to the time of day
• Maintains an accurate record of all incidents and suspicious activities 
• To be aware of and comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, (encompassing risk assessments, method statements and Permits to Work), associated acts and subordinate regulations to minimise risk
• Responsible for ensuring that any attempts at works or projects is within the individuals capabilities and should not expose themselves or others to risk
• Carry out such other duties relating to the work of the department as required by Management

Experience of working in inpatient mental health services or a similar role would be desirable but is not essential. Driving is an essential part of the role and the successful candidate will need to hold a full UK/EEC/EU manual drivers license for over 3 years with less than 6 points. 

We’d like to offer you:

• Opportunities for career development
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
• An additional days leave for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme
• DBS check paid for
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals on duty (only £1 per meal)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priory Online Benefits and Cashback rewards

For informal enquiries, please contact Kirsty Hopkins (Head of Facilities) on 01676 525050 to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

For further information about what we do at Priory Hospital Solihull, please watch our video - https://vimeo.com/340921191 

Division DBS info

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group.

As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please

If you forward any CV’s to the Priory Group and you are not on the Priory Group PSL and have not been asked to work on the above role we will accept the CV as a gift.

Job Description

Maintenance_Assistant.pdf

Closing Date

30/09/2024