Job Description

Dudley Lodge Safeguarding Children Services

Dudley Lodge Family Assessment Centre - 143 Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AT

Bonner House - 172 Sellywood Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1TJ

Job Title:

Handyperson

Salary:

26,119 to 32,170 (pro rota)

Hours:

18 hrs per week

Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday (9:00am - 3:00pm each day) There may be some


flexibility

Base:

Coventry







Is the post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act? Yes


Does the post require a DBS check?Yes

Our Commitment Statement



Our expectation of all staff is to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and fairness to all.



Dudley Lodge strive to provide an inclusive working environment and experience, where

employees can bring their best, and authentic self to work. Where difference is recognised,

respected, valued, and celebrated.



Our approach to inclusion and diversity is rooted in listening, learning and acting. This includes

conducting ongoing listening forums across the company, the implementation of Inclusion &

Diversity talking/support groups, workshops and training, good quality supervision, surveys and

collaborative working parties. All with the core aim to receive honest feedback, reflect and

continuously strive to be the best that we can be.



We are looking for Permanent Handyperson to work at our Coventry residential centre. This is a physically


demanding role which will require a good level of fitness. You will be required to lift and carry/move


furniture, stock, appropriate machinery etc... Working at height is a must due to maintenance work being


carried out at heights. Applicant should also be flexible to cover other shifts as and when required to meet


business needs.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday - 22 days plus bank holidays, after 5 years service 27 days plus bank holidays,
after 10 years service 32 days plus bank holidays (pro rota)
Training opportunities Pension Cylcle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Help at Hand Benefit Life Assurance Long Service Awards Healthcare Cash Plan Flu Vaccinations

Purpose of Job

The primary tasks of this position is to maintain a clean and safe working/living environments for
service users, staff and visitors, whilst promoting and monitoring health & safety standards,


policies and procedures.



To prepare units of accommodation for families To adhere to cleaning, health & safety, and risk assessment routines. To maintain stock and inventories. To maintain gardens & grounds.


To project a professional image at all times whilst working in line with 'The Dudley Lodge Way'*,
the company's set of values and standards.

Title of post to which this job normally reports:

Centre Manager

Special Conditions

All staff members are expected to work in a flexible way to cope with the needs, demands and


requirements of the Centre.




Observance of the Centre's Equal Opportunities Policy will be required, and to work at all times in


accordance with all the Centre's policies and procedures.




Failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical or sexual abuse of a child by another


member of staff or other person having contact with the child may constitute a disciplinary offence.





Dudley Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable





adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.


All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013


& 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and so are not subject to disclosure and should


not be taken into account. Further information about this can be found on the DBS website or at Nacro.


This post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

"We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified

persons"

DUDLEY LODGE

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Handyperson

Method of Assessment Key:

AF = Application Form I = Interview T = Test or exercise

Factors Essential Method of Assessment

Experience

DIY and general maintenance AF/I


(relevant work & Knowledge of Health and Safety, Regulations and Procedures. AF/I


experience) General painting and decorating. AF/I


Cleaning duties. AF/I


Garden maintenance. AF/I


Awareness of anti-oppressive practices. AF/I

Skills/Abilities

Able to carry out basic repairs, maintenance and checking systems such as fire alarms and security. AF/I


(e.g. written Able to keep records. AF/I


communication Able to communicate effectively - written and verbal skills. AF/I


skills, dealing with Able to use own initiative and identify hazards and objectives needing repair or reporting. AF/I


the public etc) Able to follow and act upon instructions. AF/I


Able to work as part of a team. AF/I

Training

Willingness to undergo training and attend courses. AF/I

Education/

Must be numerate and literate AF/I

Qualifications

Other

Must be able to provide a service in a non-judgemental way to Service Users and staff. AF/I