Handy person/ Gardener

About Us
Ty Dyfan Care Home for Older People
- Barry

Our aim and objective is to improve our residents' life experience and overall wellbeing by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focussed and most appropriate for the individual

Ambitious
- Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open
- Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together
- Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud
- Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role
Pay Details:
Grade 3 -£25,185 pro rata, £13.05 /hr + enhancements paid for weekends, bank holidays & unsociable hours worked

Hours of Work / Working Pattern:
33.5 hours per week

Main Place of Work
: Ty Dyfan Care Home, Barry

To undertake the general minor maintenance tasks in the Residential home including painting, decorating, health and safety checks and the maintenance of grounds and gardens. Provide a porter service; undertake the moving of equipment, delivery/collection duties and order/store stock.

About You
You will need:

• Experience of maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, minor carpentry /gardening
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
• Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people/older people
• Knowledge and commitment to the concepts of Equality
• Literate, numerate and able to interpret written and verbal instruction
• Able to communicate well with members of the team and service users
• Willingness to drive council vehicle if required
• Positive and self-motivated
• Sociable, compassionate 'people person'
• Flexible in approach to role, tasks and working hours
• Physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks, including weeding, mowing/strimming, moving furniture etc.
• Willingness to undertake training as required
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate

Additional information

DBS Check Required:
Enhanced

For Further Information, contact:
Helen Manley

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.