Care Home Handyperson — Mon–Fri, Flexible Start

Anchor Hanover Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a reliable Handyperson to help maintain a dementia care home in a safe, comfortable environment. You will perform repairs, safety checks, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting residents and staff with timely, considerate maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on maintenance experience, basic trades skills, and a calm, proactive approach to unexpected tasks within a care setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance, handyperson, or facilities role.
• Practical skills across basic plumbing, joinery, painting, and general repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, ideally within a care or residential setting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and respond calmly to unexpected issues.

Responsibilities

• General Repairs & Maintenance — carry out day-to-day repairs, minor plumbing, joinery, painting, decorating, and basic electrical tasks to keep the home in excellent condition.
• Safety & Compliance — complete regular checks including fire alarms, emergency lighting, water temperature monitoring, and equipment inspections, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
• Environmental Upkeep — maintain outdoor areas such as gardens, pathways, and seating spaces, ensuring they remain safe, tidy, and dementia-friendly.
• Room Preparation — support with setting up and refreshing resident rooms, communal areas, and activity spaces to create a welcoming, personalised environment.
• Supporting Residents & Staff — respond to maintenance requests promptly and sensitively, working in a way that minimises disruption and supports residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyperson

Basic plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Job description

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a reliable Handyperson to help maintain a dementia care home in a safe, comfortable environment. You will perform repairs, safety checks, and upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces, supporting residents and staff with timely, considerate maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on maintenance experience, basic trades skills, and a calm, proactive approach to unexpected tasks within a care setting.