Handyperson
Technician
Adult Social Care –
Equipment and Adaptation Team
Scale 4 £18,070 - £20,138
CONTRACT TYPE –
Permanent
CONTRACT HOURS – Full
Time – 37 hours
Your
Role
A rewarding opportunity
has arisen to join our Handyperson Services to provide valuable adaptations,
such as stair rails, handrails and grabs rails, external step reforms, Telecare
and sensory loss equipment in the homes of service users. This hands on role
will see you working closely with Stockport residents to assist them to live independently
at home as safely as possible.
About
You
The role requires excellent
practical skills, a wide range of experience of carrying out repairs within
domestic properties, a background in DIY as well as experience of carrying out work
to a high standard.
Strong customer care and
interpersonal skills with a positive can do attitude are essential. Elements of
the role will involve being able to deal with a heavy and physically demanding
caseload whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times.
A current driving
licence is essential along with the requirement to pass the Council’s driving
test. A successful DBS
Check is also a requirement of the role.
About
Us
Stockport Council has
recently introduced six new wellbeing and prevention services to improve health
and social care services across the borough. One of which is wellbeing and
independence at home. The council is committed to supporting individuals in and
around their home environment to enable its users to continue living in their
own homes, independently and safely.
Successful applicants
from the formal interview stage will be asked to attend a further session
giving opportunity to demonstrate practical skills. A portfolio / photographs
outlining examples of work/ projects carried out, with references, will be
required. At the session a practical task will also be undertaken.
To apply please send
your CV to jobs@stockport.gov.uk
For further information
about this post please contact Matthew Portman on 07891 949041 or email matthew.portman@stockport.gov.uk
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Stockport Council –
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