This role has a starting salary of £11,299.50 per annum, based on a 18 hour working week. This opportunity is offered on a part-time basis and can be flexible.
We are excited to be hiring a Maintenance Person or as we call them in Surrey a Handyperson, who has energy and enthusiasm to join our fantastic team. The team is based in Woking within one of our Children's Residential Homes.
We are a diverse team and we welcome the richness this brings to the children that we care for. We are committed to working together to provide the best possible outcomes for the children and in return we provide excellent support, training and development including: safeguarding, lone working and health and safety.
Rewards and Benefits
- 26 days' holiday (pro-rated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and well-being
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resource
About the Role
Our children's homes support children with emotional and behavioural disorders. We work together to meet the needs of our looked after children, creating a stable foundation which will prepare them for the next stage of their lives.
As a Handyperson with us, you will be responsible for the routine maintenance, safety and security of the building and grounds; carrying out checks and minor repairs as necessary to ensure our homes remain safe and well maintained for the children. We want our homes to be exceptional for the children we are entrusted to care for. It's what we strive to provide and what our children want and need.
We welcome applications from people who are happy and confident to work alongside our children to help them gain simple life skills and to assist with creative projects.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Some transferable DIY skills and the ability to maintain a small garden.
- The ability to develop positive and appropriate relationships with staff and children.
- If this sounds like you and you can match our energy to be exceptional, we (and our children) really want to hear from you.
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/10/2024 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.