Relief Maintenance Person - Children's Services

The Vacancy

Relief Maintenance Person- Children’s Services

Salary

£13.61 per hour

Hours

As and when required

Location

East Anglia

Why Break?

At Break we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile and reliable General Maintenance Person to join our team on a relief basis.

This role is ideal for someone who is energetic, highly motivated, and passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our services across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where no two days are the same, offering a variety of tasks, challenges, and opportunities to develop your skills.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out painting and decorating, including preparation and repair work

Undertake minor plumbing tasks

Repair fixtures, fittings, furniture, and equipment

Complete basic glazing repairs

Perform carpentry work, including hanging doors and fitting door frames

Install plasterboard and carry out plastering work

Change locks as required

Lay flooring

Assist with furniture moves

Support fundraising builds and special projects

What We’re Looking For

A practical, hands-on individual with a broad range of maintenance skills

A proactive and flexible approach to work

Strong problem-solving abilities

A commitment to supporting and improving young lives

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits

• A referral scheme offering £1000 split into two payments if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
• And more

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section.

If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

Additional Information

People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break.

To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact contactrecruitment@break-charity.org. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.

For more information on this job opportunity, please initially email the Recruitment Team via contactrecruitment@break-charity.org

This job is also known as: maintenance, operative, support services, charity

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