Handyperson
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The vacancy
Are you a skilled Handyperson with a passion for helping others? Do you take pride in delivering high-quality work while making a real difference in people’s lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Handyperson to provide a professional, client-focused service to vulnerable and disabled adults across London. This role involves carrying out general DIY tasks, small repairs, and safety modifications to help individuals live safely and comfortably in their homes. You will also support our high-support schemes by completing voids work, including decorating, minor plumbing, and caretaking tasks.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will provide a responsive and high-quality minor household repairs and small works service, including installing grab rails, key safes, blinds, basic plumbing, and decorating. Ensuring timely completion of tasks within designated time slots, you will also manage stock, order materials, and maintain accurate records. Your responsibilities will include completing voids work, conducting health and safety checks, and performing caretaking duties across supported housing schemes. By building strong relationships with customers, you will ensure excellent service and satisfaction while identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns. Additionally, you will maintain the company van in line with Peabody’s health and safety policies and collaborate with other teams to report issues and ensure seamless service delivery.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Competent in general DIY tasks (painting, minor plumbing, installing fittings, etc.).
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Understanding and patient, especially when working with individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or older adults.
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Able to work independently while also contributing to a supportive team.
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Organised and able to manage time effectively to complete work within schedule.
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Friendly and approachable, with excellent communication skills to explain work to residents.
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Reliable, respectful, and non-judgmental, with a commitment to high-quality service.
What You Need
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At least 2 years’ experience in general housing repairs and maintenance.
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Experience working in care settings or supporting vulnerable people is desirable.
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Full clean UK driving licence (Van & fuel card provided).
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Basic IT literacy (not essential but desirable).
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Good level of general fitness (ability to climb stairs, ladders, etc.).
Why Join Us?
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A rewarding role where your skills directly improve people’s quality of life.
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Opportunity to work independently with flexibility while being part of a supportive team.
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Career development opportunities within a leading housing and support organisation.
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We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women and individuals from underrepresented groups in trades, as we support diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:
- 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Family friendly policies
- Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1
If you are looking for a fulfilling role where you can use your skills to support others, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today!
If this sounds like the role for you, click 'Apply Now' button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.
If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to, Julie-Ann - Talent Specialist at Julie-Ann.O’Malley@peabody.org.uk.
Interviews will be held in person at Darwin Court on the 14 and 15 April 2025
Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
A bit about us
Peabody are one of the largest housing associations in the UK, and we’ll be even bigger when our merger with Catalyst is complete in April 2023. Our mission is to help people flourish and an important part of this is to ensure that our organisation reflects the wider communities we serve.
We want to attract recruit and retain a diverse, inclusive and creative workforce to give us the best opportunity to meet the diverse needs of our residents and customers.
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