Stonewater

Do you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic service? Stonewater are developing young people’s services in Dorchester to improve outcomes and opportunities for young people. If you could share our enthusiasm and commitment, we’d love you to join us. Stonewater are seeking a self-motivated Maintenance Worker, to join our team in Dorchester. We need someone who is driven, and a natural team player, who can establish a positive connection with our residents, while upholding Stonewater’s supported housing services to a high standard. We’re looking for someone with general building experience in a multi skilled environment to attend to the day to day maintenance, ensuring a high standard of accommodation for our residents. Your duties will include maintaining high standards of accommodation to help support the personal development of residents; consulting with the Project Co-Ordinator on a daily basis, to assess for any maintenance that might be required, and overseeing the work of external maintenance contractors. You should have general building experience and ideally, this should be from a multi-skilled environment. This should be complimented by an ability to understand and carry out electrical PAT testing, supported by a working knowledge of Health and Safety. The role involves working with vulnerable young people and adults and as such Stonewater will require appropriate background checks, ie via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Previous applicants need not apply. For the right person, we can offer: • 26 days’ pro-rata annual leave (plus an entitlement for bank holidays) • Comprehensive training and development opportunities. • Staff helpline offering independent, confidential information, counselling and support. • Childcare vouchers Closing date: 10 February 2017 Interview date: 28 February 2017 Stonewater is a Charitable Industrial and Provident Society No. 20558R. We are committed to equality for all and welcome applications from all sectors of the community