Handyperson- Home Support Service
Location: We cover all of Coventry and Warwickshire – (Coventry, North Warwickshire, Rugby, Leamington, Stratford Upon Avon) - we aim to keep workers close by their own areas.
Hours: Part time, variable.
Salary: £12.03 per hour, travel time and mileage between clients.
About the role:
The Handyperson will work as part of the Home Support Service visiting older people in their own homes to provide extra help with those tasks that they are unable to do alone and which would make a big difference to their independence. The service provides help with a wide variety of tasks such as which includes (but not limited to):
Small repairs – assembling and moving furniture, putting up curtain rails, grab rails, shelves and pictures.
Safety measures – fitting smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and grab rails.
Home security – door and window locks, fitting key safes, door chains and door viewers.
Energy efficiency checks – installing draught excluders, radiator heat reflectors and energy efficient lightbulbs.
Age UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment..
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Age UK Discount Portal
- Tickets for Good
How to apply
Complete the application form below . If you have any questions please email or phone us on 01926 458125