Handyperson - Flexible Part-Time (14hrs) - Children's Home

Suffolk County Council; Brandon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking a part-time Handyperson to maintain a safe, warm and homely environment in a newly opened one-bed children's home in Brandon. The role supports a small team ensuring consistent care and a stable environment for a child aged 11-17.

The post requires the weekly maintenance, decorating, carpentry, and safety checks, with flexible hours and potential emergency placements. A driving license and transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in decorating, carpentry, basic cleaning, PAT inspections within a social care setting.
• Familiar with COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Weekly maintenance, decorating, carpentry and statutory Health and Safety checks with the Home.
• Communicate and interact well with young people.
• Flexible and responsive, including supporting emergency placements at short notice and quickly creating a safe environment for children in times of crisis.
• Carry out fire alarm and statutory checks including emergency lighting and water temperature.

Skills

Maintenance

Decoration

Carpentry

Health & Safety

COSHH

PAT checks

Communication with youths

Flexibility

Job description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a part-time Handyperson to maintain a safe, warm and homely environment in a newly opened one-bed children's home in Brandon. The role supports a small team ensuring consistent care and a stable environment for a child aged 11-17.

The post requires the weekly maintenance, decorating, carpentry, and safety checks, with flexible hours and potential emergency placements. A driving license and transport are preferred.