Property Maintenance Operative Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire Council
Full Time
Scunthorpe
23195 - 25409 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Property Maintenance Operative
Work Base: Billet Lane
Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: Grade 5 £23,195 to £25,409 per year
Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
DBS: Yes Basic
Closing Date: Saturday 01 April 2023
Do you have the passion and commitment to work in a service, dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of care experienced children / young people in North Lincolnshire?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Care Leaving / Property Maintenance Service, which is responsible for delivering high quality, and well-maintained accommodation to young people who are leaving care and taking the next steps on their journey to adulthood.
We are looking for a Property Maintenance Operative to join the existing team to support the management of our portfolio of properties located across North Lincolnshire.
The role will require you to be highly organised, with an eye for detail and the ability to work with vulnerable young people from various backgrounds to support them to develop household management skills and resolving any repairs issues as these arise.
The role will require you to be highly organised, with an eye for detail and the ability to work with vulnerable young people from various backgrounds to support them to develop household management skills and resolving any repairs issues as these arise.
You will also advise and support the young people on their responsibilities of maintaining a property and educate them about general household maintenance skills as part of wider life skills support.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified tradesperson, with experience in general trades including painting and decorating, general building maintenance repairs and improvements. General works will include changing locks, unblocking sinks and pipes, repairs to WC systems, leaking taps, bleeding radiators, decorating, fitting, and repairing window catches and locks, hanging doors, replacing and maintaining furniture etc.
Knowledge / experience of domestic plumbing and / or electrical installations, ideally with a qualification, would be an advantage.
Our accommodation offer is a key aspect of our service offer to young people leaving care. Within this role, you will have a key role in upholding the values of North Lincolnshire Council through high quality relational practice directly with young people, therefore ensuring that young people can live in our local community and remain connected with their families, empowering them to acquire the skills to seek solutions to their difficulties, and by building on their strengths and developing strong resilient young people, who are an asset to our communities.
This can be a very rewarding job, seeing the young people develop their skills through your help and guidance.
For an informal discussion please contact Tony Emmett, Property Support Coordinator on 07951 221567
North Lincolnshire Council do not accept CVs. You must complete the application form via the 'Apply' button.
North Lincolnshire Council
www.northlincs.gov.uk
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Rob Waltham
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
