Handywoman / Energy Advisor

Lancashire Women; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Women is expanding its Energy Advice and Handywomen service and seeks practical, compassionate individuals to visit homes across Lancashire. You will provide energy-saving guidance, fit approved small measures, and assist with minor repairs to help make homes warmer, safer, and more affordable to run.

The role emphasizes clear communication, patience, and a respectful, non-judgemental approach, with a 37-hour work week and a contract running from September 2028, subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Experience visiting households and delivering practical energy-saving advice.
• Ability to fit approved small measures and support minor repairs.
• Strong communication and respectful, non-judgemental approach to clients.

Responsibilities

• Visit people in their homes across Lancashire.
• Provide practical energy-saving advice and fit approved small measures.
• Complete agreed minor household repairs.
• Help households become warmer, safer and more affordable to run.

Skills

Practical skills

Clear communication

Patience

Non-judgemental

Job description

We are growing our Energy Advice and Handywomen service and are looking for practical, compassionate people who want work that makes a visible difference.

This is not a desk-based energy-advice role. Most of your work will involve visiting people in their homes across Lancashire. You will provide practical energy-saving advice, fit approved small measures, complete agreed minor household repairs and help people make their homes warmer, safer and more affordable to run.

The people we support may be experiencing fuel poverty, poor housing, ill health, trauma, caring responsibilities or financial pressure. You will need to combine good practical skills with patience, clear communication and a respectful, non-judgemental approach.

Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. This role is open to female candidates only.

Hours : 37 hours per week

Duration : September 2028, subject to further funding