Are you a skilled handy person looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and dynamic organisation? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Children and Family Services team as a handy person, providing essential maintenance and support to our four Family Hubs, based in Calcot, Hungerford, Newbury and Thatcham
About the Role
As the handy person, you will be the go-to person for general maintenance and repair tasks within the Family Hub. Your responsibilities will include:
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Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance work such as basic plumbing and decorating.
- Undertaking and recording routine H 7 S checks in line with West Berkshire council procedures
- Ensuring a safe and functional environment for our users
- Reporting any major repair needs to the Family Hub Manager
- General gardening and ensuring the outside areas are clean, safe and tidy.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth operation of the Family Hub, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services for children and families.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Proven experience in a similar handy person or maintenance role
- Basic knowledge of repair and maintenance tasks
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and service users
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
A positive and friendly attitude is essential, as you will be interacting with a range of people on a daily basis.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is committed to being an employer of choice, offering a wide range of benefits to support the well-being and professional development of our employees. As a handy person, you will enjoy:
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Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days (pro rata) per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Pearce on 07824 408456 or email
[email protected]
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children. As such, appointment is subject to anEnhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).
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