Maintenance Worker (Children’s Therapeutic Community)

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Job description

Maintenance Worker

About the role:

We are currently looking for an extraordinary, creative, resilient & committed individual who is skilled and passionate in their work to join our Maintenance Team at The Amicus Community. Amicus is a therapeutic community for vulnerable and traumatised children. The environment and maintenance of our homes and school places an important and very valued part in our therapeutic work.

Experience is essential, and qualifications beneficial for this role. Having the right ethos, enthusiasm and understanding are key qualities we are looking for.

The role of Maintenance Worker is for 40 hours a week however we would consider applications for part time working (salary would be pro-rated accordingly. The role involves assisting in providing a safe, homely, containing and well-maintained environment for the organisation and children. Responding to a variety of requests within budget for repairs and general maintenance of our homes, school and office buildings, fixings, fittings and equipment and also leading and being part of creative projects. The role could also involve occasional emergency call outs after normal working hours.

If you…

· have previous Maintenance / general building experience and skills

· are enthusiastic, reliable and approachable.

· have a caring and sensitive approach towards people

· want to make a difference to the lives of children

· hold a full UK driving licence

…then you could be the person we are looking for!

We can offer you…….

· An enthusiastic, supportive, encouraging management and staff team

· A fully accredited Therapeutic Community environment specialised in working with children who have suffered trauma

· Company Pension Scheme

· Enhanced Sick Pay

· Excellent Induction and training opportunities

· Free meals available

A full UK driving license is essential.

Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore be required to complete a full application pack and to undergo Enhanced DBS checks and Warner / Safeguarding Interviews as part of our Safer Recruitment Process.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,501.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/04/2025

Reference ID: Maintenance Worker

Expected start date: 19/05/2025