Job Description

Little Holland Hall is looking to recruit a part time Handyperson working 8 hours a week at 12.21 per hour. Little Holland Hall has a welcoming, family atmosphere. Residents' bedrooms are comfortable and spacious, with phone connections, a 24-hour nurse call system and quality furnishings.

Everywhere is wheelchair-accessible, and our beautifully landscaped gardens are a lovely spot for enjoying the sunshine on warm days, or even doing some gardening. We have a large pond where residents like to watch the fish and feed the ducks. Our location is pretty special. We're seconds from the sea front and very close to the centre of Holland-on-Sea, so we're at the heart of the local community.

Skills and knowledge required;

General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery Good communication skills Confident team player Clean driving licence Use of car or similar vehicle Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/Fire/EHO issues Ability to work on own initiative
Your duties will include;

Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly Ensure the maintenance of the Care Centre's exterior, including:
Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition

Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Service Users, Visitors or Staff Members have access

Where applicable; cut the grass around the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc

Clean all signs/lighting outside the Care Centre

Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain standard of Care Centre Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining
devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures

Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs/diffusers Test all portable appliance as specified in Company procedures Test and record water temperatures as specified in company procedures Maintain a 'Maintenance Book' in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely
If you feel like you have the skills for this role, please click apply today!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Work Location: In person