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Handyperson
Handyperson
Exeter city centre, Devon Salary: £27,613 per annum, pro rata (£14.12 per hour) Type: Permanent part-time (12 hours per week) Flexibility: Flexible hours Homework name: A place where you belong
About the Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our ETAAS team at Home, a leading provider of support to individuals experiencing street homelessness. The role focuses on delivering practical, hands-on maintenance and repair work, essential to sustaining our 19-bed hostel in Exeter city centre.
You’ll step in to ensure minor or emergency repairs, decorating, and cleaning tasks are carried out efficiently, allowing us to keep people off the streets without unnecessary delays.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Perform minor or emergency repairs, including decorating and cleaning in properties and communal areas
- Hanging curtain poles
- Moving furniture
- Touching up paint
- Changing washers
- Unblocking sinks
- Clearing grounds
- Undertake regular fire safety checks
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and customers
- Liaise with the Customer Service Centre and contractors to report and follow up on repairs outside your core remit
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Why Join Us?
By joining Home, your skills make a real difference to people’s lives and communities. You’ll have:
- Full tools and training to excel in your role
- The trust and autonomy needed to see the impact of your work
- An opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s Top Great Places to Work
Requirements & Preferences
Skills & Background
- Multi-skilled Practical Support: Experience in general maintenance, a bit of carpentry, basic plumbing, and the confidence to use tools like a paintbrush or broom
- Customer Interaction: Comfortable working and communicating with diverse groups of people
- Tech Literacy: Ability to use technology for reporting repairs, admin tasks, and record keeping
Requirements for Logistics
- Vehicle Insured for Business Purposes: You’ll need a vehicle, but we’ll reimburse business mileage
- Personal drive: Team player with a can-do attitude embracing range and enthusiasm
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Commitments & Checks
- Location & Flexibility: Days and times are flexible to meet customer needs; you’ll be based in Exeter, with occasional travel outside the patch for emergencies
- Enhanced DBS Check: Mandatory for this role (we cover the cost), often needed for roles involving vulnerable people and customer interactions
Benefits
- 34 days annual leave (pro rata including bank holidays and one “me day”)
- Matching Pension contributions, up to 7%, with optional** life assurance covering 3x Basic Salary
- Health cash plan helping you to Save up to £1140 yearly for dental, optical, and therapies
- Stream payment access for instant pay
- Excellent benefits: Includes supermarket discounts and reimbursement of travel expenses
Don’t miss out! Apply now to discover more about our Handy Person role, learn about us, or get application assistance.
Need an adjustment? Get in touch via recruitment@homegroup.org.uk for reasonable adjustments before applying.
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