Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Caretaker

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Job Location

Maney, United Kingdom

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Driver/ Caretaker to join their team in Sutton Coldfield.

All applicants must have an enhanced DBS check on the update service

Hours of work

Monday to Friday from 8am - 4.30pm (1 hours break)

Job Purpose

  • To work as a Driver/Caretaker and to be a member of a team in providing a stimulating and quality Day Service to individual service users and their carers.
  • To maintain a clean, safe and secure working environment for all staff and service users
  • Users, whilst promoting and maintaining Health and Safety standards, policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To maintain the security of the building, surrounding areas and off site units bylocking/unlocking the buildings, checking for damage and repair, and reporting these to management team where necessary.
  • To carry out on-site maintenance and repairs of equipment and environment, within the remit of the Health and Safety Act and capabilities.
  • To act as a key worker for the buildings and respond to calls out-of-hours, as and when required.
  • Assist in the adequate support of cleaning materials, toilet tissues and soap in appropriate areas and deal with any deliveries from suppliers.
  • To immediately report any repairs or accidents to the management team.
  • To assist in the general cleaning and maintenance of the buildings as and when required.
  • To assist and deal with laundry items including use of washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • To check all fire exits and keep access clear at all times to check that windows and doors are secure when the building is evacuated.
  • To load, transfer and transport service users to and from the day centre, colleges and other leisure areas/pursuits.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and safety of vehicles and report any faults to the management team.
  • To record journeys in the vehicle log books and re-fuel the vehicle as and when required.
  • To drive designated departmental vehicles and pass the departmental driving proficiency test, as and when required. To maintain a clean and current driving licence and report any changes to your driving capabilities and licence, to the management team.
  • To carry out additional driving responsibilities as directed by the management team and undertake any relevant training that is offered from time-to-time.
  • To follow advice and act upon instruction given by the Centre Manager/Deputy/Senior and Day Centre Officers in matters relating to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
  • To be sensitive to and act in accordance with the needs of individual service users, whilst promoting an equal opportunity and full social inclusion.
  • To attend and contribute to staff team meetings on a regular basis.
  • To attend and undertake relevant training as and when offered.
  • To carry out any other duties which may be necessary in order to ensure that the above duties and responsibilities are delivered and maintained.
  • To carry out any other responsibilities within the scope and spirit of the job purpose and grade as may be required from time to time.



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Location: Maney, GB

Posted Date: 12/21/2024
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December 21, 2024
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