Handyperson / Driver

We have a vacancy for Handyperson/Driver to join our Nursing & Residential Care Home Team.

This is a full-time position & will involve working 35 Hours per week, Monday-Friday.

The main duties of this role include:

- Carrying out general maintenance as requested with regard to the Health & Safety at Work Act (eg. beds, wheelchairs, TVs, recliners and other furniture)
- Decorating jobs as they occur (including painting and wallpapering)
- Basic plumbing repairs such as minor blockages, etc.
- Garden maintenance
- To assist in the general hygiene of the external buildings (for example keeping the refuse area tidy.)
- To assist in the general hygiene of the internal building, (for example distribution of hand sanitiser/face masks).
- Monthly and weekly equipment and environment checks and completing associated paperwork
- To drive the company vehicle as necessary. For example, outings, transfers of residents/ equipment.
- To undertake the delivery of specimens as requested by medical/nursing staff. The collection of prescriptions and collection of drugs form chemists as required.
- Occasional trips to the shops
- To complete the required paperwork, recording daily, weekly, monthly tasks etc
- To undertake any other duties as and when required.

You will need an aptitude for maintenance & should be able to build up a working relationship with our nominated contractors (electrician, plumber, gas engineer).

You will need an Enhanced Disclosure (criminal records check) before starting work and you will need to demonstrate that you have received both the first & second dose of COVID-19 vaccinations.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.10 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location