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