JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:Handyperson
Salary:£24,000
Responsible to:Independent Living Manager
Purpose Of Job:To be responsible for the provision of a handypersons service in Southwark
AUKLS enjoys an open and participative working environment. We work to our core values of being supportive, professional and person centred. These are reflected in the way we work with each other, witholder people and with our partners. Teamwork, collective responsibility and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation’s working ethos and culture.
AUKLS strives to provide a supportive working environment for all staff and volunteers in order that they can develop personally and professionally and acquire new skills. The contribution made by staff and volunteers in achieving the organisation’s goals is recognised by all.
This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities as all posts within the organisation are subject to evolution as the organisation develops and grows.
Key Result Areas
- Delivery of a handypersons service in Southwark
- Developing the capacity of the service through training and volunteer work
1. Delivery of a handypersons service in Southwark
- To provide a reliable and professional Handyperson Service to a consistently high standard including (but not exclusively):
Supplying and fitting key safes
Securing carpets
Securing trailing wires and flexes
Fitting bathroom accessories including bathroom cabinets
Replacing curtain rails, poles and blinds
Joinery work, including fitting shelves and interior doors
Unblocking sinks
Replacing toilet seats, sealant around bath/sink
Fitting stair rails, grab rails.
Fitting Yale & Chubb locks
Minor gate and fence repairs or replacements
Putting up shelves, pictures and mirrors
- Be responsible for ordering and obtaining any materials necessary to carry out a required job, keeping records of the work carried out and the materials needed for each job
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with current standards applicable, Health and Safety requirements and to the satisfaction of the client.
- Ensure the client’s home is left clean and tidy on completion of the work and be responsible for the safe and proper removal of waste and debris.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed.
2. Develop the capacity of the service through promotion and volunteer and placement training
- Promote and publicise the service and other AUKL&S services
- Provide on the job opportunities for volunteers and placements to learn basic skills
- Provide support for volunteers and placements to undertake basic handyperson skills
Organisational Responsibilities
- Ensure that the needs of older people are central to everything we do
- Provide a positive and supportive working environment to all staff and volunteers
- Ensure the values of AUKLS are upheld across the organisation
- Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out administrative duties in connection with the post
- Contribute to the overall achievement of AUKLS mission, and objectives
- Attend regular supervisions, staff and team meetings as requested
- Undertake any other duties as determined by Chief Executive of AUKLS
- Carry out duties in accordance with Age UK Lewisham and Southwark's policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities etc
Promotion of a Supportive Working Environment
A positive and supportive working environment can be defined as an environment where contribution is recognised, encouraged and rewarded. Staff and volunteers alike expect to be encouraged to develop personally and professionally and to acquire new skills at a pace that is suitable to them. All staff and volunteers must promote this environment as part of their roles and responsibilities.
Training and Development
Training and development of staff and volunteers is a key expectation of all staff employed by the organisation. They will demonstrate their commitment to staff and/or volunteer development by assessing skills, planning development activities, discussing outcomes and evaluating effectiveness. They will be expected to motivate, encourage, coach and support staff and/or volunteers towards the outcomes agreed.
Person Specification
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate empathy for older people and be committed to the promotion of a supportive and person centred working environment.
All posts within the organisation are subject to change as the organisation grows and develops. Staff must be able to adapt to change and, therefore, flexibility is a key attribute required of all employees.
It is essential that the postholder possess the following personal qualities:
- Caring, patient and polite
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Punctual, honest and reliable
- Commitment to achieving the core aims of the organisation
- Able to work as part of a highly diverse staff and volunteer work force
It is essential that the postholder has the following experience and knowledge:
- Experience of working in the building trade
- Experience of working within a domestic environment
- Experience of working with members of the public
- Awareness of health and safety Issues, risk assessments, COSHH RIDDOR etc.
- An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of volunteers and older people
It is essential that the post holder has the following skills and abilities
- Practical skills and ability to carry out a wide range of small repairs and adaptations to a high standard
- Good listening and verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills and the ability to carry out basic record keeping tasks
- Good team working skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
- Ability to use own initiative, work with limited supervision and accept responsibility for own work
Other
Able to travel within LB Southwark
The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS Check