Handyperson

Are you looking for a flexible job opportunity. Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities.

As a handyperson you will play a part in this by helping to ensure we are following health and safety regulations and providing a safe environment for our service users.

We have services across south Staffordshire. You will be based in Lichfield but their will be a requirement to work at our supported living service in Burton On Trent

Induction and training will be provided and there may be permanent job opportunities in the future which would be offered to our casual pool in the first instance.

Pay rate starts from £10.79 per hour.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As the Handyperson, you will undertake maintenance and upkeep of building and premises operated by Provider Services. Key Accountabilities: The job description provides an indication of the main duties involved in supporting individuals across our settings but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and duties which will ultimately be determined by the requirements of the service.

The postholder will be required to carry out minor repairs, changing light bulbs, removal of rubbish bins etc.

The post holder will be expected to carry out safety checks on Water systems, fire systems and other premises management. Full training will be given on this.

At establishments without post of boiler person, duties may also include attention to the heating installation, and at establishments without a gardener, duties may also include keeping the garden area tidy.

Any other duties that may be allocated from time to time that are appropriate to the grade of the post, although suitable adjustments will be made in line with the Disabilities Discrimination Act

The ideal candidate would le to handle mechanical equipment and demonstrate a good work record. Have an understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and have an understanding of the control of substances hazardous to health regulations. Also:-

Able to work on own or as a member of a team

Demonstrate skill in providing good quality cleaning standards Demonstrate skill in carrying out minor repairs

Ability to receive relevant training and complete all tasks required

To show an interest in actual job • Friendly and helpful

Willing to be flexible with working rota •

Willing to help out at short notice

Enjoy working with and being with other people This post is designated as a casual car user

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.