Supporting our Housing Support Officer throughout the Helensburgh and Lomond area, although you may also be required to assist in Dunoon, Cowal and Bute if required. Main responsibilities will be to:
- Carry out routine minor repairs of a safety and security nature in clients’ houses
- Carry out private small repairs in clients’ houses where a charge will be made
- Provide advice and assistance to clients to enable them to remain in their own homes
- Assist HSO with other referrals such as Telecare and Occupational Therapy minor adaptations work when required.
The successfull person will need to have good general handyman skills and/or a trade background (joinery preferred) to carry out fitting and installation of a variety of safety and security devices from light bulb changes, battery replacements in alarms and detectors, changing fuses, fitting door and window locks & thresholds – These are carried out free of charge on referral to us from our Council, NHS and Social Care partners or can be self-referred.
Also carrying out our private small repairs work – basic small plumbing, joinery and electrical repairs including fitting of shelving, assembly of flat pack furniture, tap washer changes, small paint and tiling jobs, etc. There is a small hourly charge for this service.
35 hrs per week Mon to Friday.
A company work vehicle and tools will be supplied, therefore a current clean driving licence is essential.
A PVG check and references will be requested for the successful applicant.
This is a temporary position, funded for 6 months but may be extended or made permanent depending on outcomes and further funding.
Salary between £17,500 and £19, 500 depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
CV’s can be submitted to enquiries@abcarerepair.co.uk but a company application form will have to be completed prior to interview.
Closing date for applications is Friday 4th August at 5.00pm.
For a Job Description and Person Specification please contact our Oban office on 01631 567780 or to discuss the role in more detail call Steve Clarkson, Care and Repair Manager on 07786 175017.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.