Handy Person

Do you have a passion for working with people in an Adult Social Care or Health setting?

Sandwell MBC and South West Birmingham NHS Trust are working in partnership to provide short term reablement in a newly built integrated Social Care and Health Centre, which opened in December 2022. The centre is an 80 bedded reablement centre based on Harvest Road, Rowley Regis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a purpose-built service supporting individuals to regain their skills and confidence so that they can return home.

Salary: 18.5 hour post £12,395-£12,996

You will be required to undertake general handyperson/caretaker duties within the establishment to maintain the fabric and fittings, simple maintenance and repair work of the building.

Your role will include:

• Undertaking minor repairs / decoration.
• Undertaking general handyperson duties in community settings (if required)
• Responsible for reporting breakages/major repairs.
• Simple maintenance and operation of heating system, air conditioning and water systems.
• Other general handyperson duties.
• Driving duties, when appropriate.
• Maintaining stores.
• Ensuring security of the building.

You must show a willingness to take part in any training relevant to the role and the service area. You must also hold a driver’s licence.

Working Hours
Will include working alternate weekends and bank holidays on a rota pattern. The post available is for 18.5 hours per week. 

Additional Information

• An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the role.
• We offer generous terms and conditions including good annual leave entitlement, a competitive pension scheme and an employee benefits scheme.

If you have any queries in relation to the post, please contact
michaela_fanthom@sandwell.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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