Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Craftsperson
Grade C
Job overview
Posts & hours:
Assistant Craftsperson
Based at: marind
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £24795.62-£26436.50
Role Purpose:
To undertake appropriate PPM & repair works, and minor improvements within the secure centre, or any other properties associated with the Trust as required, also act as on-site liaison for the estates team.
At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake the duties of an “Assistant multi skilled” Craftsperson, including but not limited to:
- Water hygiene maintenance (i.e. water flushing, minor repairs etc).
- PAT Testing.
- Fire Extinguisher Inspections.
- Plantroom inspections.
- Fire alarm testing.
- Emergency light testing.
- Escorting for the Estate service i.e. Suppliers and Contractors and carry out appropriate repair and adjustment tasks as specified.
- Take part in the emergency out of hour on call rota.
Clinical:
- Responsible for ensuring the post holder understand and meets their professional responsibilities when coming into contact with clients.
- Responsible for communicating with the clinical team on behalf of the estates manager as and when required.
Communication
Internal: Estates and Facilities Managers and Staff, Site Clinical Managers, all other Trust Staff as and when required.
External: Contractors and Suppliers as specified.
Operational / Technical Activities and administration are outlined in the job description attached.
Working for our organisation
At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness. We are committed to continuous development of our practices and people and the provision of a fair and friendly work environment for everyone.
The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.
For more information visit: www.ssl-delivermore.com
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities of the role please find the Job Description attached.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years relevant experience, good communication skills, flexible attitude to work situations.
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with the healthcare sector and day to day operation and maintenance of varying types of building/premises.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and appreciation of health and safety issues. Ability to use initiative, able to work on own or as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with other trades/works undertaken within the Estates Directorate.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Respectful, conscientious, flexible, confident, mature nature, articulate.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness and sensitive to specific needs regarding mental health environment.
Other
Essential criteria
- Helpful, co-operative, conscientious, committed to the effective and efficient running of the Directorate and service delivery.
Desirable criteria
- Aptitude for self development, proactive with regards to new technology and working practices.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dean Redmond
- Job title
- Senior Facilities Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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