Job description
Job purpose:
Age UK Waltham Forest is developing a range of high quality, paid-for services to help older people live safely in their own homes, enabling them to remain independent as much as possible. Your role is to provide a reliable, friendly handyperson service with an emphasis on home maintenance and gardening. You will undertake minor tasks including: mowing lawn & garden tidying; plumbing repairs, unblocking sinks, putting up shelves, changing light fittings, small areas of painting or grouting, fitting window locks and bolts, and assembling small items of furniture.
Key Responsibilities.
- To carry out required repairs to a high standard and cost-effective work scheduling.
- To order and obtain any materials where necessary.
- To complete the task in a professional manner with good communication to ensure that the client is confident with the work being done.
- To record fully any incidents, accidents and concerns relating to safety issues, to the services manager.
- To maintain clear and accurate records of each job to give to the client and the services manager.
- To carry out basic administration including collection of fees using card machine, recording payments and giving a receipt.
- Make referrals to Age UK Waltham Forest colleagues and other appropriate agencies and organisations for specialist support where needed.
- To ensure your own equipment is in good working condition with regular safety checks.
Please download an application form from the Age UK Waltham Forest website - https://www.ageuk.org.uk/walthamforest/about-us/work-for-us/
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote