To coordinate with the Facilities Team and to ensure that a high quality facilities service is provided The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Liaise with external contractors on work required beyond the scope of general maintenance and to report and advise the Facilities Manager and Registered Manager, as required
• Advise relevant staff members as required on all matters relating to plant machinery and equipment, including safety, state of repair and the purchasing of new equipment
• Ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery is maintained, used and stored correctly and safely
• Ensure that all tools are available, in good repair, and accounted for at all times
• Keep relevant records accurate and up to date
• Travel to the other areas of the site or to suppliers to carry out any role responsibilities
• Respond timely and with flexibility to urgent or last minute staff/service requirements as a service providing function of the Centre
• Support other members of the Facilities team to look after properties on the site and with work that requires extra members of staff to complete the task
• Contribute to the writing of risk assessments and procedures for maintenance tasks, in accordance with Company policies
• Take part in the on call rota
• Provide a weekly account of all work completed
• Operates at all times in accordance with company policies and procedures, with particular reference to Safeguarding, Child Protection and Health and Safety policies
General Duties
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas
• Clean and clear all drains and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation
• Inspect outside fabric of building, report/repair defects as appropriate
• Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc. Report/repair defects as appropriate
• To undertake associated grounds checks, and to respond to and undertake emergency grounds works
  
  Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
• Basic Salary: £26,000 per annum plus £500 per annum call out
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.