RECRUITING...
Maintenance and Handyperson
Hinckley, Coalville, Market Harborough, Syston, Mountsorrel, Leicester - Leicestershire
Permanent part time or full time
Working for the largest childrens charity, job sharing to support 8 childrens homes and gardens
Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, welcoming environments? We are looking for a Gardener / Handyperson to support our Leicestershire Residential Children's Services.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services that support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. In this role, you will play an important part in ensuring our residential homes are safe, secure, and well-maintained environments where young people can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
This list is not exhaustive but will include:
Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs
General gardening and upkeep of outdoor spaces
Assembling flat-pack furniture and installing shelves and curtain poles
Window cleaning (excluding excessive heights)
Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces as required
Clearing minor drain blockages
Moving furniture and equipment, including larger items across sites
Completing health and safety checks and reporting any concerns to the Manager
Ensuring all tools and equipment are clean, properly maintained, stored safely, and used in accordance with safety procedures
Supporting the security of premises and ensuring homes remain safe environment
Essential Requirements
A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle with comprehensive business-use insurance
Experience of general maintenance and minor construction work (professional or demonstrable practical experience)
Knowledge of the safe use and storage of tools, materials, and equipment
Ability to identify matters requiring attention and take appropriate action
Ability to take responsibility for the security of project premises
Strong written and spoken English
The ability to communicate positively and appropriately with young people
Benefits;
We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
Service-related sick pay from day 1
Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
Cycle2work scheme
Interest free season ticket loans
Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
Access to Learning and Development offer
Needs of the children;
Learning difficulties, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health issues, or trauma.
Short-term placements/respite.
Children that have faced risks around exploitation.
Trauma/significant life events which have negatively impacted their emotional well-being.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), various complex needs and challenging behaviour.
A range of complex needs.
If you have absolutley any questions before applying, please never hesitate to call me to discuss further on (phone number removed)
