LCR Handyperson

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider in the UK seeks a Handyperson to install and maintain telecare devices and carry out minor repairs in clients' homes. The ideal candidate will have skills in small repairs and experience working with the public. This full-time position offers a 35-hour workweek with 40 days of annual leave. Enthusiastic individuals keen on fostering positive relationships with clients are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Public holidays

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Skilled in carrying out small repairs.
• Experience in a trade such as plumbing or joinery is a plus.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Install, de-install, and maintain telecare devices.
• Carry out minor repairs and adaptations in clients' homes.
• Deliver and uplift aids and equipment.

Skills

Small repairs

Experience with public

Ability to establish relationships

Job description

Overview

Handyperson service provides an efficient and caring service to older and disabled people throughout the Lochaber area. We provide a range of services to support clients to live at home in a safe and secure environment primarily by the installation of Community Alarms (Telecare), a small repairs service, the installation of minor adaptations and the operation of a Community Equipment Service, on behalf of our funding partners NHS Highland and The Highland Council.

Hands‑on role: the successful candidate will install, de‑install and maintain telecare and peripheral devices, carry out minor repairs, adaptations and improvements in clients' homes and deliver and uplift aids and equipment.

Applicants will be skilled in carrying out small repairs and have some experience of working in a trade such as plumbing or joinery, although this is not essential. They will be enthusiastic and able to establish positive and trusting relationships with clients. They will have experience of working with the public and be able to work well on their own initiative and be able to maintain appropriate and accurate records.

Conditions of service

• 35 hour working week (Monday‑Friday)
• 40 days annual leave including public holidays

For an informal discussion of this post's requirements, please contact Maureen Cameron, Manager, Lochaber Care & Repair on 01397 702530.

Full details of this vacancy can be found on the LHA website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief.