Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.
??Maintenance Operative?
Lyons Court Residential Care Home, Canvey Walk, North Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6LB
??Pay (£13.80 per hour)?
??40 hours per week ?
Discover your sense of belonging
We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a ?Maintenance Operative? to our friendly team at Lyons Court Residential Care Home? in ?Chelmsford.
We’re proudly?Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.
When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Your role
* Access practical training to build confidence in key tasks – including plumbing essentials and repair best practices

* Benefit from development opportunities shaped by Maintenance Operative feedback

* Carry out regular health and safety checks to keep everyone safe

* Complete minor repairs and maintain the home and garden to a high standard

* Communicate clearly with residents, families, colleagues and contractors

* Coordinate contractor visits and ensure work meets quality standards

* Provide cover at other homes when needed

Your skills
* Practical experience in minor repairs, basic plumbing and DIY

* Understanding of health and safety protocols (Legionella awareness desirable)

* Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively

* Valid driving licence and access to transport

* Confidence using an iPad or laptop for compliance tasks

Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata, plus bank holidays), occupational sick paylinked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
* CQC/CI inspection bonus

* Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling

* Company-paid life insurance

* Parental leave arrangements and paid volunteering days

* Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme

* Flexible working options

* Free staff meals on long shifts

* Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
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