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Safe Accommodation Maintenance Worker
Reference: OCT20262510
Expiry date: 17:30, Thu, 22nd Oct 2026
Location: Middlesbrough (TS3)
Benefits
- Maternity Leave 20w fully paid + up to 52w leave total.
- Paternity Leave 4w paid.
- Adoption same as Maternity Leave.
- 25 Days Holiday, +2 Wellbeing Days + your Birthday & Bank Holidays off.
- Pension, Life Cover at X4 Salary & Private Health Insurance
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Service
Middlesbrough Safe Accommodation Service is delivered by Changing Lives, providing a coordinated, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused response to those who are fleeing domestic abuse. This includes adult victims and survivors, their children and young people.? ?
As part of our safe accommodation model, we provide safe and secure refuge accommodation for women and children. Alongside the refuge, the model also provides dispersed accommodation for individuals and families who may not be able to access traditional mainstream refuge or are ready for move on from refuge but require support during the transition into independent living. ?
About the Job
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring that refuge and dispersed accommodation properties are safe, well-maintained, welcoming, and fit for purpose for survivors and survivors with children accessing the service. The postholder will undertake a range of maintenance, repair, decorating, and property improvement tasks to maintain high standards across all accommodation sites.
The role will contribute to creating safe, comfortable, and dignified living environments for residents by carrying out preventative and responsive maintenance, supporting property turnaround between occupancies, and ensuring accommodation remains compliant with health and safety requirements .
Please see attached job description for further detail.
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Safe Accommodation Maintenance Worker employer: Changing Lives
Changing Lives is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, particularly in Durham. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits including fully paid maternity and paternity leave, 25 days of holiday plus additional wellbeing days, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and personal growth. Our team of over 600 passionate colleagues, many with lived experience, fosters an inclusive environment where you can thrive while helping others transform their lives.
