About the role
Anchor is a leading provider of housing services for older people. As an area Handyperson your role will be:
1. To carry out non urgent day to day maintenance tasks in residents homes and on estates
2. To actively promote this new service initiative with residents
3. Ability to work on own initiative to efficiently and effectively achieve high quality maintenance standards
About you
Customer focused, flexible and genuinely respectful of older people’s rights and independence, you are an excellent communicator and listener too. We are looking for someone with skills in building maintenance. The sorts of tasks will include repairs to doors and windows, fitting locks, shelves and miscellaneous carpentry work, minor plumbing repairs and redecorations.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is ‘respect’, therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medically exempt) to be able to fulfil this role
Berkeley Court in Harehills, Leeds is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 78 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
4. Fun and friendly team, with plenty of social events within the home
5. Good public transport links with easy access from City Centre, bus stop which is 2 minute walk from the home
6. Beautiful, modern home with 6 small, separate units
7. Friendly environment
8. Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progresion
As England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, we’re able to negotiate great deals and benefits for our people. Here are just a few of the things you’ll get when you work with Anchor.
9. Exclusive discounts on high-street shopping
10. 20% off mobile phone contracts
11. Cashback on dental and medical expenses
12. Discounted Private Medical rates