Handy person/ Gardener

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a dedicated individual for general maintenance tasks at Ty Dyfan Care Home. The role requires a flexible, physically fit person who can undertake painting, decorating, and various maintenance duties. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar tasks and a commitment to the well-being of residents. This position offers a pay of £25,185 pro rata for 33.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in painting, decorating, and minor carpentry.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols.
• Ability to drive and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance tasks in the residential home.
• Provide porter service and manage equipment delivery.
• Maintain grounds and gardens.

Skills

Experience of maintenance tasks, including painting

Knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Ability to communicate well with team members

Flexible in approach to role and tasks

Physically fit for manual handling tasks

Positive and self-motivated

Job description

Pay Details

Grade 3 -£25,185 pro rata, £13.05 /hr + enhancements paid for weekends, bank holidays & unsociable hours worked

Hours of Work / Working Pattern

33.5 hours per week

Main Place of Work

Ty Dyfan Care Home, Barry

Job Responsibilities

To undertake the general minor maintenance tasks in the Residential home including painting, decorating, health and safety checks and the maintenance of grounds and gardens. Provide a porter service; undertake the moving of equipment, delivery/collection duties and order/store stock.

Qualifications

• Experience of maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, minor carpentry /gardening
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people/older people
• Knowledge and commitment to the concepts of Equality
• Literate, numerate and able to interpret written and verbal instruction
• Able to communicate well with members of the team and service users
• Willingness to drive council vehicle if required
• Positive and self-motivated
• Sociable, compassionate 'people person'
• Flexible in approach to role, tasks and working hours
• Physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks, including weeding, mowing/strimming, moving furniture etc.
• Willingness to undertake training as required
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Ty Dyfan Care Home for Older People - Barry

Our aim and objective

Our aim and objective is to improve our residents' life experience and overall wellbeing by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focussed and most appropriate for the individual

Values

• Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.