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Harefield Road, Uxbridge. UB8 1PP\nContract: Bank\nSalary: Up to £17.05 per hour dependent on experience\nCQC rating: Good\nCarehome.co.uk rating: 9.5 / 10\nClare House provides nursing, residential, convalescence and respite care, both short and long term. The majority of bedrooms are en-suite. At Clare House, staff take great care to focus on the person. It’s important for residents to feel at home, so it creates a friendly environment with an individually appropriate balance of care and independence.\nSituated in a quiet residential area of Uxbridge, the home, a converted cottage offers residents comfortable, light, spacious bedrooms and lounge areas surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens. A secluded courtyard and tranquil sensory garden gives residents places to relax and enjoy the views.\nThe home has good transport links with a regular bus route stopping directly outside the home, not to mention easy access to the M40.\nEnjoying food is an important part of life. 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Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.\nAs a Maintenance Operative, your primary responsibility will be ensuring that our facilities remain fully functional. You will maintain buildings and equipment effectively while complying with all relevant Bupa Standard Operating Procedures, legislation, and industry best practices. Your role is crucial in ensuring our accommodation meets Bupa’s cultural and brand values.\nYou’ll help us make health happen by:\nEnsuring that all health and safety and compliance checks are carried out using the provided digital systems as per the timescales directed by Bupa Standard Operating Procedures and by Bupa compliance management tools and software.\nAction and close any tasks attributed to the Maintenance Manager or home highlighted on Bupa compliance management tools and software.\nEnsure that safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of Environmental Health, local Fire Authority requirements, Legionella Risk Assessment requirements and Health & Safety regulations etc.\nEnsure that all necessary maintenance and repair tasks are completed to a high standard, in a timely manner and offer value for money whilst ensuring internal decoration continues to meet the organisations vision regarding first impressions.\nEnsure regular review of residents’ preferences in relation to their personal space is documented and actioned.\nReport defects, obtain quotes and manage repairs using Bupa approved contractors, complying at all times with Bupa’s Standard Operating Procedures.\nReport irreparable defects to Home Manager or Property/Maintenance Manager as appropriate.\nManage Care Home elements of any refurbishment programme and capex programme of works ensuring minimal disruption to residents, visitors and staff.\nEnsure that all tools and equipment are maintained and safely secured at all times.\nAssist with induction of new colleagues with regard to the operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures, keeping a record of all instructions given as required by the Home Manager, especially where the use of equipment is involved.\nAlthough you will be located within a home there may be a requirement to provide maintenance support to a local Care Homes within a reasonable distance (no more than 1hr from normal place of work) as and when required to provide a comprehensive regional maintenance support.\nKey Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:\nA good understanding of building services including, heating, hot and cold-water distribution, ventilation, electrical distribution, and plumbing\nSound understanding of building fabric and its maintenance\nPractical experience of planned maintenance systems and record keeping\nKnowledge of relevant statutory requirements and experience of compliance\nA full driving licence\nA building/electrical/plumbing qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC, HNC etc) or a minimum of 3 years hand on experience in property maintenance and general repairs where possible\nAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team\nComputer literate\nGood Customer service skills\nBe flexible to meet changing demands within the care home\nPractical ability and experience in painting and decorating\nWhy Bupa?\nWe're a health insurer and provider. 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