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Maintenance Person
Department: Site Support Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Rookery Radstock
Compensation: £13.45 / hour
Description
Rookery Radstock are looking for a Maintenance Person to join them on a part-time basis, working 12 hours per week.
The role will be part-time (2 x 6-hour shifts)
Located in Radstock, Somerset, Priory Radstock provides residential support to 11 autistic adults in a welcoming, supportive environment. The home benefits from excellent transport links, with bus stops directly outside in both directions and a train station accessible within 30 minutes by bus.
The role will be part-time (2 x 6-hour shifts)
Located in Radstock, Somerset, Priory Radstock provides residential support to 11 autistic adults in a welcoming, supportive environment. The home benefits from excellent transport links, with bus stops directly outside in both directions and a train station accessible within 30 minutes by bus.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team, all working together to ensure the smooth running of the service and to support the wellbeing of our residents. While your role doesn’t involve providing direct care, your contribution is vital in helping to maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're assisting with day-to-day operations, keeping things organised, or ensuring our spaces are well looked after, your support plays an important part in creating a positive experience for those who live and work here.
- The position requires physical stamina, though it is typically based in a comfortable and stable work environment
- The problems faced by clients may present difficult and challenging situations, which may heighten the sensory and emotional demands of the job.
- All Priory colleagues have a responsibility to safeguard the individuals we care for, these may be adults and children or individuals connected to the people Priory supports.
- Colleagues must ensure they are aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures in their service, in addition who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding Team for further advice.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
Experience and understanding in a building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical discipline desirable Role holder may respond to routine enquiries. More complex issues will be referred to the line manager.
Experience and understanding in a building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical discipline desirable Role holder may respond to routine enquiries. More complex issues will be referred to the line manager.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.