Whilst the above is an outline, this list is not exhaustive and you will be required to carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Essential Criteria

• Practical maintenance skills and experience, including basic plumbing, decorating and general repairs.
• Good standard of written and verbal communication.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work safely and in accordance with the Home’s Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report hazards, defects and maintenance issues.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work to deadlines and respond appropriately to urgent maintenance issues.
• Ability to work respectfully and sensitively around residents, staff and visitors.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, where required for the role.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Previous experience working within a nursing home, care home, healthcare or similar environment.
• Relevant trade or maintenance qualification.
• Experience of planned and preventative maintenance.

Company Policies

• The Company operates a No Smoking Policy
• We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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If you think this role would be for you, please fill in the application form below.

A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.

Application Form

Personal Details

• Name
• Maiden Name (if applicable)
• Home Phone Number
• Mobile Number
• Email
• Address
• Right to Work

Additional Details

• Your National Insurance Number
• Are you registered with NMC or NISCC?
• What is your NMC/NISCC number?
• What is your NMC/NISCC certificate expiry date?
• Do you have your own form of transport?
• Driving Licence No.
• Have you worked for an agency within the last 3 months?
• Which agency or agencies did you work for?

Next of Kin

• Name
• Maiden Name (if applicable)
• Address
• Contact No.
• Relationship to you
• Consent

Convictions/Investigations

• Have you ever been the subject of an Adult or Child Abuse investigation or been previously referred to the Independent Safeguarding Authority/DBS as a result of misconduct involving a child or a vulnerable adult?
• Have you ever been reported to NMC/NISCC?
• Do you have any convictions that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, as amended in 2014?

Employment History

• Current/Most Recent Employer
• Previous Employers
• Break in Employment
• Job Criteria

References

• Reference 1 (Most Recent Employer)
• Reference 2 (Character/Employer)

Declaration

• I confirm I understand and accept offers of employment and subsequent appointment will be subject to the outlined declaration.

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Additional Information

• How did you become aware of this job role?
• Do you require sponsorship?
• Signed
• Date

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