Sanctuary Group
Maintenance Assistant
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Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Assistant
Location: Dunboyne Court, 170 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, TQ1 3AB Salary: £13.41 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week
More Than Upkeep – Creating Change
Join Sanctuary Supported Living, recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year, and help shape the future of our vibrant Retirement Community at Dunboyne Court.
As part of a compassionate, community-driven team, you’ll support our residents with residents’ progress, commitments to growth, and a culture where every individual thrives. Our philosophy, #BeYourBest, isn’t just a slogan—it’s our pledge to empower your personal and professional development while celebrating your unique contributions.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our team and our services, ensuring both personal and professional growth.
About the Role
The Maintenance Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our senior living community through:
- Carrying out site repairs and maintenance efficiently and effectively
- Identifying maintenance issues and coordinating specialist support when required
- Completing planned tasks, such as decorating, routine building checks, and periodic inspections
- Maintaining safe and secure environments, including occasional gardening duties
- Acting as the primary point of contact for contractors on site
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Execute tasks such as plumbing, electrical (basic), and general hands-on repairs
- Perform decorating, routine building maintenance, and minor landscaping
- Ensure safety compliance within our residence, reporting hazards promptly
- Work collaboratively with the team to uphold exceptional standards of care
- Lead by examples—our residents deserve safety and comfort.
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Support Role
- Liaise with contractors and tradespeople to streamline site operations
- Assist in minor facility improvements to enhance the living experience
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in maintenance or caretaker roles (prior formal qualifications preferred but not mandatory)
- Proficiency in identifying and completing repairs safely (e.g., using tools, basic machinery)
- Strong customer service and communication skills to liaise with residents and staff
- Dependable team player, with the ability to work independently as needed
- Basic computer literacy and prefera a full UK driving licence (ideal, not mandatory)
Desirable
- Familiarity withбол indigenous retirement/disability care environments
- Experience with elderly or vulnerable individuals (if applicable)
Why Work with Us?
Beyond the salary, we support your wellbeing and growth through:
Earn & Save
- 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38 days, including bank holidays)
- Occupational sick pay based on tenure
- Contributory pension scheme
Support & Flexibility
- Company-paid life insurance, occupational health, and an Employee Assistance Programme (including virtual GP access, counselling, and legal/financial guidance)
- Flexible working and an inclusive culture, recognised as Disability Confident
- Staff networks (e.g., PRISM+, Disability, Race Equality, Parent networks)
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Grow & Save
- Annual leave purchase scheme (pay it back tax-efficiently)
- Company-funded training – including career development
- Retail discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, and salary sacrifice arrangements
(Note: Benefits subject to qualifications/terms—visit our website for details.)
Getting Started
Sanctuary Supported Living is part of Sanctuary Group, a non-profit organization committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
Key Requirements:
✅ Right to work in the UK. ✅ Prepared to undergo safeguarding/vetting checks (DBS & overseas checks if required). ✅ Internal candidates: Apply via your system.
Deadline: Do well to apply soon—adverts may close early. For questions: See our listings on sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs."
Our Commitment to You
“Inclusion is core to who we are. We foster a diverse, accessible workplace—one where every background is welcomed, backed by our Disability Confident accreditation. If you represent a historically marginalized background, your insights matter and are encouraged.”
Apply today—be part of a movement that prioritizes both upkeep and creation. Let’s #BeYourBest, together. 🌟
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