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.