Crossways Community is a growing Christian charity with a passion to see better mental health in our community. Crossways has a proven track record in providing residential care and support for adults with acute mental health issues, gives residents valuable life skills and work experience and promotes awareness of mental health issues within schools, churches and the local community. We run a successful café, “The Kitchen Table” on Camden Road and have recently launched “Flourish”, a community gardening project in the heart of Tunbridge Wells.
Purpose of the Job
To oversee, coordinate and carry out maintenance and repairs for all Crossways properties including gardens and outbuildings taking into account health & safety issues and the needs of residents & staff. High levels of attention to detail and an ability to multi-task will be key.
Main duties of the post includes ensuring regular testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, AOV system, legionella testing, PAT testing, COSHH records, risk assessments etc. Maintaining spreadsheets relating to scheduled activities i.e fire alarm servicing, gas and boiler checks, 5 year electrical inspections etc
Essential Qualities
• Willing to abide by Crossways’ Christian ethos.
• Proficient DIYer or previously experience in a trade, eg plumber or electrician
• Excellent English, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word/ Excel/Outlook or willingness to be trained to a higher level
• Able to prioritise, plan work and meet deadlines
• Calm, confident, patient and flexible, good interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team, alone or unsupervised.
• Able to manage personal stress appropriately
• Tolerance and understanding of people with mental health problems.