Handyperson in Bromley

About the Role

Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments? We are seeking a Handyperson to support the day-to-day practical needs of our Residential Service in Bromley. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will have a direct impact on the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and staff.

At Barnardo's, we are committed to delivering high-quality services for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our residential home to a high standard, ensuring it remains safe, homely, and fit for purpose.

Working with Children and Young People

This role involves regular contact with children and young people living within the residential service. You will be expected to engage with them in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, contributing to a calm, safe, and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will be able to build appropriate and trusting relationships while always maintaining clear professional boundaries, in line with Barnardo's safeguarding policies and procedures. You will be expected to act as a positive role model, demonstrating consistency, respect, and professionalism in your day-to-day interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs
• Carrying out general gardening and outdoor upkeep
• Assembling flat-pack furniture and installing shelves, curtain poles, and fittings
• Window cleaning (no excessive heights)
• Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces when required
• Clearing minor drain blockages
• Moving furniture and equipment between sites (some heavy lifting involved)
• Completing Health & Safety checks and reporting concerns to management
• Keeping on top of day-to-day maintenance and odd jobs, ensuring tasks are prioritised, completed efficiently, and followed up where necessary
• Ensuring tools and equipment are clean, well maintained, stored safely, and used in line with safety procedures
• Taking responsibility for the security of project premises

Essential Requirements

• Experience in general maintenance and minor construction work (professional or DIY)
• Knowledge of the safe use, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment
• The ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with children, young people, and staff
• A responsible, proactive, and safety-conscious approach to work
• The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain clear communication with the wider team

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Flexible working arrangements are available and will be discussed at interview.

Benefits

• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata.
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme.
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options.
• Service related sick pay from day 1.
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's.
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension.
• Cycle2work scheme.
• Interest free season ticket loans.
• Discounts and cashback from high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal.
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.

About Barnardo's

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do.