Handyperson
Summary.
Reports to
Site Operations Co-Ordinator.
Duties
Help with maintenance jobs around the home:
E.g., fixing/repairing, painting/decorating, gardening etc.
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.
Responsibilities & Duties.
Role specific
Fixing/repairing items around the house.
Painting/decorating.
Clearing rubbish and debris.
Ensuring safe access and use of driveway/car park/walkways around the grounds.
Ensuring all site boundaries are secure.
Planting and looking after all flowers, shrubs and trees.
Taking care of supplies, tools and inventory.
Working with others
Assist and liase with the Site Operations Co-Ordinator on relevant policies and procedures.
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.
Personal Responsibilities
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 and relevant risk assessments.
Be open to learning opportunities.
Core values
Demonstrate the values and behaviours we expect from our team members regarding their daily interactions for/with residents, visitors, colleagues and other professionals.
Specific Requirements for Qualification.
* = essential requirements
General
* Good English.
Written & verbal.
* Can commute to Ashfield within an hour
Skills
* 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.
Experience
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.