Maintenance Assistant

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Assistant with a passion for making a difference to others. 

You’ll be working 40 hours a week] at Victoria House, helping provide a safe and healthy environment for the people in our care.  

Cygnet Victoria House is a 26 bed mental health inpatient service for men. The service, split across two wards, provides a safe and stabilising environment for men who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness and require an emergency admission.

The ethos of our service is about assessing and treating service users in the least restrictive environment and planning for discharge in a robust and timely fashion. With a focus on stabilisation, we will support service users to manage their mental health, reinforce daily living skills and prepare for independent life back in the community.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day... 

Provide a comprehensive maintenance & repair service
Carry out a range of tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, painting & general building work 
Maintain plant, services & vehicles in working order 
Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment & potential hazards 
Travel to other sites & on occasions be on call to carry out emergency repairs outside of normal working hours
Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lightsWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Strong career progression opportunities 
Expert supervision & support
Employee referral scheme
Pension scheme
“Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount savingYou are... 

Experienced in all types of painting and decorating in both indoor and outdoor environments 
Willing to travel & hold a full valid driving licence
Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information 
Skilled at DIY & general maintenance
Preferably Level 2 Diploma qualified in Painting & Decorating/Maintenance 
Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitudeSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet Health Care has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families