Maintenance Assistant / Ward Driver

Reference

PRI97468

Location

Mill Garth Hospital, Millpond Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS6 4RA

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£9385.20

Hours

15

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Part Time

Job Advert Role Description

Mill Garth Hospital is located in Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire.  We are situated close to local amenities, regular public transport links and offer free parking.

We are a 19 bed standalone rehabilitation and recovery high dependency service for adults.  We deliver our services across two wards, one of which delivers bespoke therapeutic programmes (BTP) within two self-contained single occupancy apartments; the other is a 17 bed ward that deals with males.

We provide services to people often detained under the Mental Health Act, who have experience of living with complex mental health needs, personality disorder, learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder and gender identity issues.  

The role:
1. Drives patients, children, young people/adults to a variety of different activities, ensuring that the journey is completed in a safe and timely manner, using the most efficient route. 
Complies at all times with Priory Driving Policy. 
2. Drives staff and other visitors to/from the unit as required by the line manager. Collects and 
delivers consumables or assets for the unit. 
3. Ensures that the unit’s vehicles are cleaned regularly, and that any damage or faults are dealt with immediately. Also ensures that the vehicles are fuelled at all times. 
4. Ensures that the unit’s vehicles are maintained in the correct and safe manner, ensuring that all professional servicing is carried out in line with the manufacturer’s guidance. 

Responsibilities

• 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 Maintenance Manager (and then actions as agreed) to ensure that environmental conditions continue to meet quality standards and statutory regulations. 
• Carry out General Maintenance tasks as defined in the Appendix and in the General Property Maintenance Guide. 
• Carry out compliance testing (i.e. fire alarms, bed inspections, vehicle checks) as instructed by the Maintenance Manager. 
• Responsible for carrying out local maintenance checks set out in the Maintenance Guide & in Priory Group Policy & Procedures. 
• 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. 
• Deals with any potential acts of disturbance, vandalism or theft within the grounds, reporting these and any other untoward or suspicious incidents to the manager in charge. 
• Maintains an accurate record of all incidents and suspicious activities within a log book. 
• 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. 
• Individuals will not be required, nor should they, carry out any works that require a certification unless they are in possession of an in date and correct certificate

What we can offer you:

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Division DBS info

About us

As one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, Priory promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organisation willing to invest in your development. Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

As part of our wider infection control efforts, and to meet our commissioner and customer requirements, we continue to record vaccination status for all colleagues and we therefore request that you disclose this information as part of your Pre-Employment checks. Your vaccination status will not affect any offer of employment and will be held in line with GDPR requirements.  We thank you for your understanding. 

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. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Closing Date

27/12/2024