Handyperson

Handyperson

Salary £26,300 per annum, pro rata, £13.45 ph

Permanent, Part time (30 hpw)

Covering 7 sites in Swindon and 1 site in Calne

We can’t offer CoS for this role

Home, a place where you belong

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our fantastic Dream Team.

We are the multi skilled hands-on practical support that helps our colleagues deliver services to our customers.  

We work with customers who have Complex support needs, such as mental health, ex-offenders, young families and learning disabilities across a mix of properties and grounds.

As our handy person, you’ll spend much of your time working across different services, extra care service and properties.

What you'll do


* Perform minor or emergency repairs, decorating and cleaning in properties and communal areas, including some gardening


* Handle tasks like hanging curtain poles, moving furniture, touching up paint, changing washers, unblocking sinks, mowing lawns and clearing grounds. 


* Carry out regular fire safety checks.


* Work with colleagues, contractors and customers.


* Liaise with Customer Service Centre and contractors to report and follow up on repairs outside your remit.

Why join us

Your skills make a real difference to people's lives and communities.

You’ll have the tools, trust and training to do your best work and see the impact it makes.

Be part of one of the UK’s top Great Places to Work!

You have


* A team player with a can-do attitude and enthusiasm.


* General maintenance know-how, a bit of carpentry, basic plumbing and confidence with a paintbrush or broom   


* Comfortable working and communicating with people from all walks of life.


* Ability to use technology for emails, completing eLearning, annual leave requests and organising your job requests and calendar.


* To get from A to B, you’ll need a vehicle insured for business purposes.

The great news is that we’ll pay your mileage! 

Stronger together

We do our best work when we’re ourselves.

That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!

The practical bits


* We mainly work Monday to Friday, 9am -5pm, but we’re flexible as long as we meet our customer’s needs.


* You'll be based at Bosham Close in Toothil and travel around the properties in our Swindon and Wiltshire Patch


* Occasionally you'll head outside the patch for all hands-on deck situations.


* You’ll need a Standard DBS check, we pay for it.

What’s in it for you?  


* 34 days leave, (including bank holidays and a “me day”)  


* Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary) 


* Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies 


* Instant pay access with Stream


* Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses 

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