Handy Person

Job description

Summary

Reports to

  • Site Operations Co-Ordinator.

Duties

  • Maintain a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

  • Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance throughout the care home.

  • Help ensure the building, equipment, and outdoor areas are well maintained and safe to use.

  • Support health and safety checks and reports larger maintenance issues when required.

  • Assist with the general upkeep and smooth day-to-day operation of the care home facilities.

Requirements

  • Good english.

  • Familiar use of relevant tools and machinery.

  • Good knowledge of hard/soft landscaping practices.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Communications skills.

  • Previous experience in a similar role.

 Specific Requirements for application

* = essential requirements

    • * Good English.

      • Written & verbal.

    • * Can commute to Ashfield within an hour.

    • * Maintenance skills

      • Familiar use of relevant tools and machinery.

      • Good knowledge of hard/soft landscaping practices.

    • * Problem solving skills.

      • Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for intervention.

      • Assist in the development and implementation of health & safety procedures.

      • Adapt and address situations quickly.

    • * Communication skills.

      • Liaise appropriately with all employees. 

    • Previous experience in a similar environment.

      • E.g. working in a home care.

    • * Previous experience in a similar role.

    • Previous experience of working with people who have additional support needs.

      • E.g. elderly people with dementia.

Your Duties

    • General Maintenance and Repairs: Carry out minor repairs such as fixing doors, tightening handles, repairing furniture, replacing light bulbs, and addressing small plumbing or electrical issues where safe to do so.

    • Safety Checks and Hazard Prevention: Regularly inspect the building and grounds for potential hazards (e.g., loose flooring, faulty equipment, damaged handrails) and resolve issues promptly to maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

    • Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that essential equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, hoists, and other mobility aids are in good working condition, reporting or arranging repairs when necessary.

    • Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance: Maintain outdoor areas including pathways, gardens, and parking areas to ensure they are tidy, accessible, and safe for residents and visitors.

    • Decorating and Minor Improvements: Carry out small decorating tasks such as painting, touch-ups, and minor refurbishments to keep the care home environment pleasant and well-maintained.

    • Supporting Health and Safety Compliance: Assist management with routine maintenance checks such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and ensuring clear fire exits in line with health and safety requirements.

    • Moving and Setting Up Equipment: Help move furniture, beds, or equipment safely when rooms are being prepared for new residents or maintenance work.

    • Waste Management and Storage: Ensure maintenance materials, tools, and equipment are stored safely and assist with appropriate disposal of waste or broken items.

    • Contractor Liaison: Support external contractors during maintenance visits by providing access to relevant areas and ensuring work is completed safely within the care home environment.

    • Record Keeping: Maintain basic maintenance logs and report larger repair issues to management or external maintenance providers.

    • Assist with the induction of new starters in accordance with Ashfield Nursing Home’s policy.

    • Be polite and respectful in communication with staff, residents, or external visitors.

    • Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.

    • Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.

    • Promote the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents at all times. This includes maintaining an environment free from abuse, neglect, or harm.

    • Remain vigilant to any signs or indicators of abuse—whether physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect.

    • Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures. 

    • Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals one supports.

    • Attend all statutory training, meetings and any others as directed by a manager.

    • Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.

    • Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.

    • Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications with the role.

    • Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.

    • Understand and follow all relevant risk assessments.

    • Be open to learning opportunities.

Core Values

  • Organised

    • Be proactive instead of reactive. Be aware of when things start to run off the rails and help to get it back on track.

    • Contribute your ideas or concerns before it’s too late.

    • Question whether you need to involve your supervisor at that moment or whether you can put a temporary solution in place until you notify them at a better time.

    • Start making decisions within your space of responsibility. Build confidence and competence will follow.

  • Focussed

    • Understand the duties associated with your position.

    • Contribute your individual efforts towards our team goal.

    • If there’s something worrying you that isn’t effecting either of the above, find and notify the relevant person so they can be concerned about it. You can then return to your duties and goals.

  • Dedicated

    • Stay long term and commit to our purpose and contribute to our achievements.

    • If your current role isn’t right for you, talk to us and suggest how you still contribute to our cause elsewhere.

Our Core Values are vital and timeless guiding principles, that attract like-minded people. We also review, reward and recognise our employees based on these values.

Demonstrate the values and behaviours we expect from our team members regarding their daily interactions for/with residents, visitors, colleagues and other professionals.