Facilities Assistant

Mission Care has had the privilege of providing residential and nursing care to vulnerable adults in South London for over 110 years. Today we have five homes, four in the London Borough of Bromley, and one in East Dulwich. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional person-centred care to all of our residents. We now have exciting opportunities for a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Greenhill Care Home. Benefits: 23 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Free meal on shift Comprehensive learning and development programme Paid DBS Check Pension scheme enrolment Summary of duties The Facilities Assistant role provides a key service to all the homes and the organisation in supporting the Facilities Manager in the management and development of all maintenance activities throughout Mission Care. Key responsibilities will include; Participating in and supporting a programme for maintaining the homes and other buildings to the high standard that is required ensuring that all appropriate regulations are adhered to. Responding to all maintenance requests, as directed by Facilities Manager, in a timely, effective and efficient manner and delivering a high standard of work, customer satisfaction and meeting all applicable H&S and Environmental legislation requirements. Liaising with external contractors and cooperating with their requirements. Assisting in the moving of furniture, equipment and storage as directed by the Facilities Manager. Carrying out fire and safety precautions in accordance with Mission Care requirements. Fixing and Repairing - Painting & Decorating - Plumbing Repairs - Electrical Work - Emergency - lights & Alarms - Furniture Repair and Assembly - Woodwork - Maintaining Accessible Areas - Outdoor Maintenance Skills required To be considered for this post, you must have the following: Technical awareness of maintenance trades, eg plumbing, electricity, heating Environmental and Health & Safety legislation COSHH regulations Ability to be proactive in responding to maintenance requests Able to quickly troubleshoot and identify solutions to issues that arise, whether it's a broken appliance or a more complex repair. Effective interpersonal and communication skills - To communicate effectively with both residents and the care team, especially when it comes to safety concerns or requests for repairs. Attention to detail with an administrative ability. Ability to work to deadlines. A genuine empathy for older frail people and those with disabilities and their relatives These skills contribute to a safer, more comfortable living environment for residents while helping the care home run smoothly. Due to the requirements of the role applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving license. Please note, due to the high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-01