Handyperson

Do you take pride in keeping spaces safe, tidy, and well‑maintained?

The Firs Children’s Home is looking for a reliable, hands‑on part‑time handyperson (15 hours per week) to help us provide a high‑quality living environment for the young people we support.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of what makes our home feel safe and comfortable. You’ll carry out repairs, maintenance and decoration, complete essential safety checks, and help make sure our building and grounds are always in top condition.

We’re looking for someone who can commit to the core weekly hours, but who’s also flexible enough to meet the needs of the home when things change.

You will:

• Carry out everyday repairs, maintenance tasks and decoration to a high standard
• Complete equipment and safety checks to ensure full health & safety compliance
• Receive and safely store equipment and supplies in line with COSHH guidance
• Keep accurate records for all maintenance, service checks and safety documentation
• Test fire systems and support regular fire evacuation drills
• Maintain both indoor and outdoor areas—including gardens—to keep the home safe and welcoming
• Secure all materials and equipment in line with risk assessments
• Encourage and motivate young people to take pride in their home environment
• Work closely with the Bursar and Registered Manager, and liaise with external contractors where needed

You’ll be a great fit if you're:

• A team player with a flexible, can‑do attitude
• Experienced in premises maintenance or similar hands‑on roles
• Detail‑focused and proud of delivering high‑quality work
• Willing to attend training and develop your skills

Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd March.

For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Natalie Harvey at natalie.harvey@staffordshire.gov.uk or Ruth Hawkins at ruth.hawkins@staffordshire.gov.uk

Apply now—and remember to clearly show how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

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We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.