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Handy Person (Cooksons Court)

Location: Cooksons Court, Yeovil

Role type: Care Home

Salary:  £12.73 – £13.78

Hours Available: 27 Hours

Do you like to connect with people, make a difference and do the right thing?

Somerset Care is an award-winning not-for-profit care provider across the South West. When people think about care, they think of the Somerset Care Group

We are proud to state that we are a disability confident employer.

Cookson Court recruit based on values – however, you will need to have experience in a similar field.

Everything we do at Somerset Care is underpinned by our four core values: 

• Connecting with people 
• Making a difference 

• Doing the right thing 
• Embracing change 

By living these values, we ensure that we keep our commitment to delivering high-quality, tailored care to support and enrich the lives of our customers.

Join our Cooksons Court Team, part of the Somerset Care Group, in Yeovil.

What you’ll be doing:

• The Handyperson role includes the general upkeep of our garden areas, carrying out all general inspections, repairs and maintenance and complying with our Health & Safety policies.
• Carry out regular water flushing throughout the home to ensure water hygiene standards are maintained and any discrepancies are recorded and reported.
• Carry out regular water temperature checks to ensure water does not present a scalding risk to service users.
• Carry out regular checks on the homes fire systems, complete the Fire Log Book and report any faults.
• Carry out regular checks on window restrictors and clean windows as required.
• Carry out regular checks on wheelchairs.
• Carry out regular checks on ladders.
• Carry out regular checks on electric beds as required.
• Change light bulbs and tubes with appropriate replacements and clean light fittings as required.
• Complete minor repairs e.g. tap washers, repairs to furniture, unblocking a sink.
• Undertake minor decorating tasks within the home including putting up shelves, pictures etc.
• Assist in periodic cleaning duties e.g. high level, cooker hoods, filters, vents or garden furniture.
• Liaise with contractors when on the premises.

What we’re looking for:

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people
• occasional weekend working
• Hours available (per week): 27

What you’ll get:

• Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
• Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays
• Free DBS & uniform
• Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
• Wagestream – access wages before payday
• £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
• Wellbeing support & recognition awards

Apply now to speak to our friendly recruitment team!

Somerset Care Limited is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. As this position involves “regulated activity” (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) an Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.   

It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Somerset Care is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk. 

Apply now!