Handyperson - Castle Grange

Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you!

Castle Grange:

Castle Grange is a is a modern, 40 bed care facility located in the village of Newsome that cares for adults over 65 years with a diagnosis of Dementia.

The home provides 24-hour residential and respite care, both short and long stay,

The Role:

As a Handyperson you will work shifts Monday to Friday between the hours of 09.00 - 16.00

Your main duties:

• Cleaning of buildings and surrounds.
• Basic maintenance of equipment and buildings, e.g. changing electric fuses/plugs, light bulbs, door locks, making safe pending the arrival of a specialist.
• May be required to assist residents to use electrical appliances e.g. shavers and hairdryers.
• May be required to carry out basic maintenance/repairs to client’s wheelchairs etc.
• Ground maintenance e.g. weeding of flower beds, grass cutting, hedge cutting.
• Security duties involving patrolling the premises both inside and out and reporting any disrepair leading to security risk, repairing if possible or making safe.
• Moving of refuse, equipment, furniture, supplies and personal effects.
• To take appropriate action in case of emergency in accordance with specified instructions.

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake Movement and Handling training to help you assess and reduce risks to yourself, colleagues and residents. 

You must have the ability to demonstrate literacy skills in order to read and follow instructions and an understanding of practical hygiene issues relating to the kitchen and other areas.

Requirements for this job:

• Experience of home and outdoor maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance e.g. working with electrical appliances.
• Understanding of basic gardening.

What Kirklees can offer:

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Generous annual leave entitlement?
• Ongoing training and career development
• Excellent pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Flexible working (not all roles)
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership.