Handy Person (Odd Job and Repair)
Looking for flexible work where you can make a real difference? Join a team delivering high-quality support to young people at risk of homelessness.
Position: Handy Person (Odd Job and Repairs)
Contract: Locum
Salary: Manchester - £13.78 Per Hour, Other Locations (Regional) - £12.24 Per Hour
About the Role
The Depaul North West services (Oldham, Manchester, Stockport, and Rochdale) require an ad-hoc ‘handy person’ to support homeless accommodations with tasks such as (this list is not exhaustive):
* Wallpapering
* Painting
* Hanging curtain rails
* Filling and plastering holes in walls
* Assembling furniture or equipment
* General cleaning
* Clearing and removing furniture
The services will contact you when maintenance work is needed. The frequency of work depends on the service's needs.
Key responsibilities include:
* Completing minor repairs in North West accommodations, maintaining accurate logs, and reporting repairs beyond your scope to management.
* Depending on the work, you may need to complete void checks and assist in preparing properties for re-letting.
* Arranging and granting access to properties for landlords, contractors, and suppliers as necessary.
* Ensuring project properties are painted and decorated to a high standard.
* Removing and disposing of rubbish, broken furniture, and residents' belongings following procedures.
* Cleaning internal and external communal areas and gardens, including litter picking.
About You
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* Proven experience in similar roles involving cleaning, repairs, property maintenance, decorating, and groundskeeping.
* Good organization and prioritization skills, able to work independently.
* An understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people and families.
* A clean driving license and access to a car or van with appropriate insurance.
* The ability to handle equipment and heavy items safely.
* Proactive problem-solving skills and initiative.
* Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
* Experience with safeguarding procedures.
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