Handy Person

**Working hours**:16 hours per week, over 4 days, with an ability to work some evenings/weekends as required

**Interview date**:To be confirmed

We are looking for a part time **Handy Person**; **an exciting opportunity** **to work at Catherine Booth House in Southsea. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, organised and positive with the ability to work on their own initiative as well as in a team.

**Job Summary**:As **Handy Person** you will work with our other part time Handy Person, residents and support team. The role involves planned & emergency repairs & maintenance, compliance monitoring & inspections and completes day to day housing management tasks to ensure the service operates safely and successfully.

**Key Responsibilities**:The role of** Handy Person** **involves using your good DIY skills and maintaining the accommodation. It involves planned and general maintenance, managing day to day and emergency repairs, decorating, gardening, Health and Safety monitoring, dealing with contractors, order administration & processing. Experience of electrical and/or plumbing background would be advantageous. The ability to work in a flexible, professional and confidential way is essential as is the need to hold a full driving licence and have use of a car.
- A good knowledge of Health & Safety
- Good customer service and time management skills with ability to prioritise workload
- The initiative towards problem solving which helps benefit colleagues and clients
- Good verbal and written communication skills

**We expect you to exhibit behaviours that model our values of** **integrity; accountability; compassion; passion; respect and boldness**

**In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.**

**_ Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy._