Job Description

Maintenance Assistant - Zero Hour Contract

£15.23 per hour

KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.

About the opportunity:

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be responsible for:

To support the Maintenance Engineer in creating a safe and well-presented environment whilst consistently delivering an exceptional experience for our residents and their families
Undertake daily tasks so the functional upkeep of the care home, bedrooms, communal areas involving indoor and outdoor are well maintained and kept to the KYN standard.
Support the Maintenance Engineer in health and safety, compliance checks and risk assessments.
To undertake routine maintenance tasks and minor general repair work as requested by the Maintenance Engineer.
Ensure that the maintenance of the garden and exteriors is to the KYN standard
To check the maintenance request book for tasks to be completed
Support the Maintenance Engineer in weekly fire alarm tests and routine checks of fire doors, security doors and window restrictors
To undertake routine checks of Wheelchairs, Reclining Chairs and Nursing Beds
Support the Maintenance Engineer in monthly visual checks of the firefighting apparatus, e.g., extinguishers and hydrants and document in line with compliance
To check water temperatures of sinks, showers, and baths monthly
To ensure water flushing is undertaken in line with risk assessments, KYN policy and national standards
To keep accurate records of any work undertaken
To clean shower heads and waste traps
Support the Maintenance Engineer in checking water hardness and water temperatures within the boiler room and keep accurate records
To keep the water softener topped up with salt
To fit shelves and picture hooks in residents’ rooms as requested
To assist staff with moving furniture as requested
To ensure a supply of matched paint and undertake redecoration and repair works to the interior and exterior of the building
To change light bulbs and clean shades as required
To ensure that the grounds and car park are free from litter
To ensure external bin areas are kept clean and tidy
To support the Life Enriching Activity Lead/Life Enriching Activity Co-ordinators in the implementation of a whole home approach to the provision of meaningful occupation for all residents, taking a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents at all times
To be flexible to work in several KYN Homes, supporting other maintenance personnel and covering holiday periods
To be able to carry out the physical demands of the job safely
To adhere to KYN’s policies and procedures

About you:

Experience in a similar role
A professional, who understands the importance of maintaining high standards – working to statutory requirements and compliance to ensure our residents enjoy a safe and comfortable environment
A friendly and approachable team player with the ability to troubleshoot when necessary
Have basic health and safety qualifications or working knowledge
You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
You will have strong communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, and an eye for detail.
You will be passionate and can drive standards that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents.
You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

Our commitment to you:

Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
Company contributory pension scheme

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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About KYN

KYN delivers unrivalled care in beautiful, high-functioning homes filled with warmth and dignity.

Our ethos is shaped by the KYN team’s own experiences in seeking care for loved ones. Our leadership, nursing, and hospitality teams have applied these insights with empathy to reframe what a care home can and should be. Living at KYN means being cared for in a way that makes you feel seen and understood, feeling at home in a space designed to your taste and knowing you'll find common ground with those around you.

Residents benefit from outstanding staffing ratios and the expertise of our in-house nurses, carers, dementia specialists, and physiotherapists, alongside regular GP visits, and close relationships with multi-disciplinary teams. This ensures flexibility as care needs evolve. Furthermore, KYN delivers a holistic approach to care, offering life-enriching practices in an environment that supports independence.

KYN’s carefully selected partners share our deep commitment to enriching lives and shaping safe, beautiful, and uplifting environments. We collaborate with the very best: our homes interiors are by Nina Campbell, gardens designed by Randle Siddeley, menus crafted by Tristan Welch with guidance from clinical nutritionist Eva Humphries MSc, art curated by Adam Ellis, and libraries by Heywood Hill. From kitchen to garden, life enrichment to concierge, and housekeeping to maintenance, we believe in a whole-home approach where every person plays their part.

We are passionate about our people. Every team member is carefully selected not only for skill, but for care and compassion. We look for individuals with a genuine calling to a fulfilling career in care and hospitality, who live by integrity and compassion. Our onboarding programme empowers us to recruit for attitude and values, then nurture talent through tailored training - ensuring our people consistently elevate our culture of excellence.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Knightsbridge, GB

Year Founded

2019

Website

kyn.co.uk

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