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, installing grab rails, 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.
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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
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
