Handyperson

Anchor; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anchor as a Handyperson at Madeleine House, a leading not-for-profit care provider in Birmingham. You'll ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for residents, performing maintenance and health checks while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for those with a background in maintenance and a passion for supporting the elderly.

Benefits

Gym and fitness discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or housing setting is preferable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and helpful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks and odd jobs to a high standard.
• Ensure health & safety practices are always followed.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Knowledge of health & safety procedures

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

A Level 2 qualification in customer service

Job description

Handyperson – Madeleine House, Birmingham
Salary: £12.60 per hour | Hours: 30 per week | Location: Birmingham

Are you practical, dependable, and take pride in keeping environments safe and well-maintained? Join Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, as a Handyperson at our Madeleine House care home in Birmingham.

About Madeleine House:

Madeleine House is a warm and supportive care home providing residential and dementia care in a quiet suburb of Birmingham. Set within beautiful grounds, the home offers a calm and friendly environment and is close to shops and local transport links. Our dedicated staff provide round-the-clock care, with residents enjoying regular social activities and nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared daily using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The Role:

As a Handyperson, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring our home remains safe, tidy, and in good repair for the comfort and wellbeing of our residents and staff. Your tasks will include general maintenance, repairs, health & safety checks, and supporting the setup of rooms for new residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance tasks and odd jobs to a high standard
• Ensure health & safety practices are always followed
• Monitor and maintain equipment and supplies within budget
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance work
• Support with preparing vacant rooms for new residents

About You:

We’re looking for someone with:

• General maintenance experience (preferably in a care or housing setting)
• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A friendly, helpful attitude and good interpersonal skills
• A Level 2 qualification in customer service is desirable, as is previous experience working with older people.

Why Anchor?

• Trusted, not-for-profit organisation with 60+ years’ experience
• Friendly, values-led working environment
• Ongoing training and support to develop your skills

Help us create a welcoming and well-maintained home for our residents. Apply now and make a difference every day.

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Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.