Doddington Lodge - Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Apprenticeship Description

You will partake in day-to-day general labour, assisting in all areas of maintenance and upkeep of the care home. Assist with work within the nursing home. Following a list of requirements of what needs to be done for that day. You will require some ongoing mandatory training for fire safety and health and safety, which the care home will provide.

What you will do in your working day

Your day-to-day role will involve following instructions and general labouring of the premises.

• You will be trained in basic electrics, carpentry, plumbing and painting and decorating
• Help to clean up after work
• Help move things
• Assist with works within the nursing home
• Following a list of requirements of what needs to be done for that day
• You will require some ongoing mandatory training for fire safety and health and safety, which the care home will provide

The training you will be getting 

• One day a week at Kidderminster College to achieve the Level 2 Property Maintenance standard apprenticeship
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Possible progression to a site operative

Working week

• Flexible hours, to be confirmed. 
• 30 hours per week. 

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working

Qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths and English (grade 3 (D) or above)

Things to consider

You must have A DBS or be willing to undertake one. There may be some help with transport, but you must be willing to travel to and from the home.