Handyperson - Standard

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Cerney Wick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a Handy Person to maintain the home and the surrounding gardens in South Cerney. You will ensure the property is safe and well-maintained while working in a supportive environment alongside passionate team members. The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance experience, good communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £1000

Discounts with Blue Light Card and My Rewards programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar maintenance role is necessary.
• Comfortable working in an elderly care setting.
• Positive attitude toward resident interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating, lighting, and overall building fabric.
• Perform regular checks on boiler and water systems.
• Complete relevant health and safety checks.

Skills

Strong practical skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize work schedules

Education

Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Facilities Services (or equivalent)

Job description

Location and Compensation

Handy Person Location: South Cerney, Gloucestershire GL7 5TL Pay rate: £12.36 per hour, plus NVQ and Weekend Enhancements Available Contracted hours: Bank.

About the Role

Our property estate is a mixture of sizes, ages and services. As we modernise our portfolio of homes; we are refurbishing some with others being brand new, contemporary care homes. With this investment into our property, we need more people with the right mix of skills and passion to ensure that our homes are kept well maintained and safe. As the Handy Person you'll take pride in the Home that you maintain, including the surrounding gardens. You’ll soon get to know our residents and their families and will let them get involved in helping you to maintain their home. You'll be responsible for key tasks such as the maintenance of heating and lighting, the overall fabric of the building, regular checks on the boiler and water systems and completing all relevant health and safety checks.

The Lakes is a 64 bed Care Home situated in South Cerney, Cirencester. The home offers Day, Respite, Residential and Dementia care in a comfortable, homely setting. We're rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk and Good by the Care Quality Commission. In joining us, you'll also become part of our extended family. You'll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You have experience in a similar maintenance role with strong practical skills. You may also have a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Facilities Services (or equivalent) but this is not essential. You’re comfortable in an elderly care setting, able to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. You are confident working on your own initiative, with a positive attitude and good communication skills. You prioritise your work schedules to meet the needs of the Home and its residents, and you’re committed to providing a well‑maintained environment for everyone who lives and works in the home.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Handy Person within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So apply, and get your career started with us today.