Handy Person

Summary

• Reports to Site Operations Co-Ordinator.

Duties

• Maintain a safe, functional, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance throughout the care home.
• Help ensure the building, equipment, and outdoor areas are well maintained and safe to use.
• Support health and safety checks and reports larger maintenance issues when required.
• Assist with the general upkeep and smooth day-to-day operation of the care home facilities.

Requirements

• Good english.
• Familiar use of relevant tools and machinery.
• Good knowledge of hard/soft landscaping practices.
• Problem solving skills.
• Communications skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Specific Requirements for application

• Good English. Written & verbal.
• Can commute to Ashfield within an hour.
• Maintenance skills Familiar use of relevant tools and machinery. Good knowledge of hard/soft landscaping practices.
• Problem solving skills. Recognise and report situations where there might be a need for intervention. Assist in the development and implementation of health & safety procedures. Adapt and address situations quickly.
• Communication skills. Liaise appropriately with all employees.
• Previous experience in a similar environment. E.g. working in a home care. Previous experience in a similar role. Previous experience of working with people who have additional support needs. E.g. elderly people with dementia.

Your Duties

• Specific responsibilities
• General Maintenance and Repairs: Carry out minor repairs such as fixing doors, tightening handles, repairing furniture, replacing light bulbs, and addressing small plumbing or electrical issues where safe to do so.
• Safety Checks and Hazard Prevention: Regularly inspect the building and grounds for potential hazards (e.g., loose flooring, faulty equipment, damaged handrails) and resolve issues promptly to maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that essential equipment such as beds, wheelchairs, hoists, and other mobility aids are in good working condition, reporting or arranging repairs when necessary.
• Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance: Maintain outdoor areas including pathways, gardens, and parking areas to ensure they are tidy, accessible, and safe for residents and visitors.
• Decorating and Minor Improvements: Carry out small decorating tasks such as painting, touch-ups, and minor refurbishments to keep the care home environment pleasant and well-maintained.
• Supporting Health and Safety Compliance: Assist management with routine maintenance checks such as fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, and ensuring clear fire exits in line with health and safety requirements.
• Moving and Setting Up Equipment: Help move furniture, beds, or equipment safely when rooms are being prepared for new residents or maintenance work.
• Waste Management and Storage: Ensure maintenance materials, tools, and equipment are stored safely and assist with appropriate disposal of waste or broken items.
• Contractor Liaison: Support external contractors during maintenance visits by providing access to relevant areas and ensuring work is completed safely within the care home environment.
• Record Keeping: Maintain basic maintenance logs and report larger repair issues to management or external maintenance providers.
• Team work
• Assist with the induction of new starters in accordance with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s policy.
• Be polite and respectful in communication with staff, residents, or external visitors.
• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service.
• Safeguarding Residents
• Promote the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of residents at all times. This includes maintaining an environment free from abuse, neglect, or harm.
• Remain vigilant to any signs or indicators of abuse—whether physical, emotional, financial, sexual, or neglect.
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• ‍ Personal development
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals one supports.
• Attend all statutory training, meetings and any others as directed by a manager.
• Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
• Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications with the role.
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Understand and follow all relevant risk assessments.
• Be open to learning opportunities.