Job Details

Maintenance and Handyperson

Barnardo's

Expires in 25 days

Overview

Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments? We are looking for a Gardener and Handyperson to support our Leicestershire Residential Children's Services on a part time permanent basis.
Permanent, Part time
(16 Hours per week. Flexible working pattern to be agreed.)
Across the Leicestershire area.

Key information

This role requires travel between sites. Our homes are located in: Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, Syston, Mountsorrel and Leicester. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with fully comprehensive insurance including business use is essential.

About the role

This list is not exhaustive but will include:

  • Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs.
  • General gardening and upkeep of outdoor spaces.
  • Assembling flat pack furniture and installing shelves and curtain poles.
  • Window cleaning excluding excessive heights.
  • Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces as required.
  • Clearing minor drain blockages.
  • Moving furniture and equipment, including larger items across sites.
  • Completing health and safety checks and reporting any concerns to the Manager.
  • Ensuring all tools and equipment are clean, properly maintained, stored safely, and used in accordance with safety procedures.
  • Supporting the security of premises and ensuring homes remain safe environments.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti racist organisation. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For further information about this role, please email Daniel Antal at: daniel.antal@barnardos.org.uk.

Requirements

  • A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle with comprehensive business use insurance.
  • Experience of general maintenance and minor construction work in professional or demonstrable practical experience.
  • Knowledge of the safe use and storage of tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Ability to identify matters requiring attention and take appropriate action.
  • Ability to take responsibility for the security of project premises.
  • Strong written and spoken English.
  • The ability to communicate positively and appropriately with young people.
  • This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and safer recruitment procedures.

For the full person specification, please click the 'apply now' button.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.