We are seeking an experienced and conscientious handyman for our purpose-built care home in Walton Vale, Liverpool. The home caters for service users with a range of general nursing and mental health needs.
The role will involve a range of general handyman/diy jobs. This could range from replacing a tap to painting and decorating a room. There will also be regular routine checks and audits to complete on a weekly basis. Therefore, a good knowledge of general trade skills is essential. There will also be an element of garden maintenance involved in the role.
Whatever the job, we expect all of our colleagues to be kind and courteous to our service users and to each other.
The ideal candidate:
* Positive and approachable
* Experience in a similar environment/role
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Flexible to work outside of normal contracted hours if required (able to be on-call out of hours)
* Good organisation to complete routine scheduled tasks as well as ad hoc work
* Ability to work in a manner that safeguards the safety of themselves, as well as others
* Follow a programme of scheduled routine maintenance
* Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to troubleshoot and fix minor issues as and when they arise
* Full driving license and own car
Given the nature of the business, the candidate will be required to submit an enhanced DBS check.
Key aspects of the role include:
* Painting and decorating to resident’s bedrooms and common areas
* Perform repairs to the home’s equipment and appliance
* Ensuring fixtures and fittings are in good working order
* Minor plumbing, assembling and moving furniture and equipment
* Keeping the external of the building clean and tidy
Requirements:
* Good experience with painting and decorating
* Light plumbing and electrical fittings
* Removal of existing carpet flooring and laying out vinyl flooring
* Ability to self-motivate and work alone
We will offer:
* £15 per hour
* 35 hours per week
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Pay: £15.00 per hour
* Expected hours: 35 per week
* Benefits: On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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