Handyperson Assistant

Hartlepool; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartlepool is seeking a Handyperson Assistant to support the Handyperson Co-ordinator in promoting well-being and independence for older and vulnerable residents. You will help reduce trip hazards with practical tasks and minor adaptations, while building rapport with service users.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, promoting the service to community partners, and attending training relevant to Adult and Community Based Services.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with community partners and residents.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with a team.
• Valid full driving licence and willingness to drive a works vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist Handyperson Co-ordinator with daily tasks.
• Carry out minor adaptations to reduce trip/fall hazards at home.
• Promote the service to community hubs, voluntary sectors and support groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

As part of the principles of promoting well-being and independence for older and vulnerable people, Hartlepool provides a low level Handyperson Service which helps people to live well and remain safe in their own home. We are therefore looking to recruit a Handyperson Assistant to work alongside the Handyperson Co-ordinator.

One of the aims of the service is to help reduce the potential risk of trips and falls within the home therefore you will be required to undertake a variety of practical tasks and provide minor preventative adaptations such as grab rails. Along with this, you will be required to support the Handyperson Co-ordinator on a daily basis with any additional low level tasks.

You will need to be a good communicator as you will be required to help with the promotion of the service to the likes of the Community Hub, voluntary sector and support groups. You will also need to be able to build a good rapport with people who access the service.

It is essential that you will hold a full driving licence be able able to drive a works vehicle throughout the Borough of Hartlepool.

There will be an opportunity to attend a variety of training relevant to the role within Adult and Community Based Services and you will work alongside other professional within Early Intervention along with colleagues from health and external agencies.

For further information please contact John Whitfield, Special Needs Housing Manager on 01429 284331.