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Handyperson
Handy Person – Permanent Part-Time (12 Hours Per Week)
£27,613 per annum (pro rata), £14.12 per hour Exeter city centre, Devon Flexible working hours
About the Role
At Home Group, we provide vital support to those who have experienced street homelessness. Our 19-bed hostel in the Exeter city centre requires a practical, multi-skilled professional to help deliver our mission by ensuring smooth, swift, and safe operations.
We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on team member with maintenance expertise and a can-do attitude to step in and deliver essential on-site tasks. You’ll assist colleagues in providing stable services, so we can get people back on their feet without delay.
What You’ll Do
Your core responsibilities include:
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Property maintenance & repairs:
- Conduct minor or emergency repairs across hostel properties and communal areas
- Perform decorating and cleaning tasks, such as:
- Hanging curtain poles
- Moving/assembling furniture
- Touching up paint
- Changing washers or taps
- Unblocking sinks/drainpipes
- Clearing communal grounds
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Fire safety compliance:
- Carry out regular fire safety checks to ensure our hostel meets standards
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Customer and colleague collaboration:
- Work cohesively with colleagues, contractors, and residents
- Liaise with the Customer Service Centre to report and track repairs beyond your remit
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Why Join Home Group?
Impactful Work
Your skills make a real difference—giving people shelter, dignity, and a pathway out of homelessness. You’ll receive training, trust, and a supportive team to work at your best, knowing your contributions create lasting change.
Great Places to Work
Home Group is proud to be one of the UK’s top Great Places to Work!
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who embodies:
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A team player with enthusiasm and a "can-do" attitude
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Basic trade skills and comfort with:
- Carpentry (light assembly/demolition work)
- Plumbing (unblocking, tap/washer replacements)
- Decorating (painting, wall repairs)
- Cleaning/maintenance (clearing floors, decluttering)
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Strong communication skills, comfortable working with anyone from all backgrounds
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Tech-savviness for:
- Reporting repairs ad-hoc
- Managing admin tasks and record-keeping
Business Travel Requirement
- A vehicle insured for business use is mandatory. We’ll fund your mileage.
Diversity & Inclusion
Here at Home Group, our thriving culture is enriched by our inclusive values, wellbeing initiatives, and diversity networks. We encourage you to be your whole authentic self.
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What’s in It for You?
Core Benefits
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34 days leave (pro rata), including:
- Bank holidays
- A dedicated "Me Day" off each year
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Pension contributions matched up to 7% (including life assurance valued at 3x Basic Salary)
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Save up to £1,140/year with our health cash plan, covering:
- Dental care
- Optical allowance
- Therapeutic treatments
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Instant pay access via Stream
Rewards & Perks
- Supermarket discounts
- Travel expenses
Job Details
- ** Hours & Commitment**: 12 hours per week, flexible to meet customer needs
- Location: On-site at Exeter (Prospect House)
- Occasional travel: Drive-outside base for added support when required
- DBS requirement: Enhanced check (paid by us)
For reasonable adjustments during recruitment, email: recruitment@homegroup.org.uk.
Ready to Apply?
The role is located in Exeter* and closes on Wednesday, July 26, 6:59 PM.
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