Supported Housing Handyperson

Description:

The vacancy
Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Supported Housing Handyperson on a Permanent part time basis for our supported housing properties based across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Your main location will be our office in Houghton Regis.

Our supported housing is a mixture of shared and self-contained accommodation, which offer different levels of support.

These include residents who need support with:

* Mental health

* Physical disabilities

* Learning disabilities.

What we’re looking for:

* Do you have proven experience of carrying out basic DIY/decorating and general handyperson tasks either in paid employment or in your own home?

* Are you able to work alongside vulnerable people and create professional relationships, all while delivering excellent customer service?

* Are you able to work on your own initiative and prioritise your own workload?

If so, this role is perfect for you!

A bit about the role:
As a Supported Housing Handyperson , you will be responsible for minor maintenance and weekly fire alarm testing for our supported housing properties to ensure that a safe environment is maintained for our vulnerable customers.

Some of the key results for the role include:

* Carry out weekly fire alarm testing twice a week and monthly emergency light testing.

* Undertake basic plumbing and maintenance work to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.

* Repair, replace or build basic items of furniture as necessary.

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle.

Contract type Permanent
Weekly hours four days per week (9AM to 5PM), must work Tuesday and Thursday if possible 28 hours per week

Working days are flexible, however there is a preference to work on a Tuesday and Thursday to coincide with current fire testing days.

Closing Date: 23 May 2024
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 3 June.

A bit about us:
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish.

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

* Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays

* Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.

* 4 x Life Assurance

* Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates

* Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications

* Two additional paid volunteering days each year

* Family friendly policies

* Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Are you ready to apply?
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Supported Housing Handyperson , please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received