Handyperson

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a **Full time Handyperson at Lincolnshire Secure Unit in Sleaford.**

**Lincolnshire Secure Unit** is situated in the market town of **Sleaford** approximately 20 miles south of Lincoln. This 12 bedded **Local Authority Secure Children’s Home** gives the highest level of care and education for young people who are placed via the courts for Youth Justice or Welfare reasons.

**About the role**

The Handyperson is responsible for the general maintenance, minor repairs and minor decoration within the building and curtilage.

**About you**

To be considered for this role you will need to have practical DIY skills, and be a flexible worker.

Lists of duties are outlined below:

- Painting
- Carpet washing
- Sweeping cleaning outdoor areas
- Hedge trimming
- Grass cutting
- Window cleaning
- Taking out large dustbins for emptying
- Escorting contractors around site
- Assisting when required with jobs around the unit
- General Site Maintenance

**About us**

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which offers valuable discounts, salary-sacrifice schemes and areas of professional support and development.

In accordance with Ofsted requirements, all applicants must provide two references, a full employment and education history from leaving school and evidence to verify their eligibility to work in the UK.

**About Our Offer**

**Along with a competitive salary we are offering**:

- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

**Further details can be found in our **rewards and benefits** brochure**
- Applications will close on 06/06/23 and interviews will take place WC 19/06/23_

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact **Pete Marston on Tel. 01529 414300.**
- Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._

**_Fluency Duty_**:

- In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post._