Ready 4 Home Housing Support CIC delivers tailored housing and support services for adults at risk of homelessness and social exclusion. Through supported accommodation, personalised guidance, and partnerships with local agencies, we help individuals build the skills, stability, and confidence needed to achieve safe and independent living across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Location: Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
Our mission:
Is to support people at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives through high quality accommodation, personalised support, and partnerships with health, social care, and community services. We provide a structured pathway from supported living to independent tenancies, helping individuals gain the skills, stability, and confidence to thrive.
Key responsibilities:
Property Maintenance & Repairs:
- Carry out day-to-day repairs, including basic plumbing, joinery, painting, plastering, and general maintenance.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
- Ensure communal areas, bedrooms, gardens, and external spaces are kept in good condition.
- Identify and report major repair issues or hazards (e.g., damp, structural issues, electrical faults).
Health & Safety Compliance:
- Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant regulations (H&S, COSHH, Safeguarding, Housing Standards).
- Record completed work accurately and update maintenance logs on our CRM system.
Supporting Residents & Staff:
- Work respectfully around residents with varying vulnerabilities(e.g., mental health needs, substance misuse, homelessness backgrounds).
- Respond politely and sensitively to resident repair requests.
- Support staff by addressing urgent repairs that may impact resident safety or wellbeing.
Contractor & Supplier Coordination:
- Liaise with external contractors for specialist work.
- Ensure contractors comply with safety procedures when on-site.
- Order materials and manage van stock as required.
Site Presentation & Housekeeping:
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in communal and external areas.
- Carry out minor ground's maintenance (little picking, small gardening tasks) when required to.
- Report any maintenance issues found that you may have not received a job card for.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Experience in general maintenance or a relevant trade.
- Ability to carry out multi-skilled repairs safety and competently.
- Knowledge of basic H&S and safeguarding practices.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Clean updated DBS.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload.
Desirable:
- Experience working in supported housing, social housing, care environments, or similar.
- Certified training (e.g., CSCS card, PASMA, Asbestos awareness, First aid).
- Understanding of trauma-informed approaches.
Personal Qualities:
- Reliable and self-motivated.
- Respectful, patient, and empathetic.
- Practical and solution-focused.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries.
- Good problem-solving skills.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference while developing your career in maintenance, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Ready 4 Home Housing Support CIC—where passion meets purpose.
Pay: From £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
