Gardener/Handyman

Gardener/Handyman – 20 Hours per week

Harbour Healthcare

Allerton Lodge Care Home, Woolton Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 7UW

Harbour Healthcare are recruiting for a Gardener/Handyman in Woolton, Liverpool. Your role will include ensuring all legal documents are completed and carrying out day-to-day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds to maintain the Care Centre in a safe and efficient functional order. You will also be required to be on call only for emergencies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc.
• Good communication skills
• Confident team player
• Clean driving licence
• Use of a car or similar vehicle
• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety/EHO issues
• Satisfactory Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Maintenance

• Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of maintenance implementation and delivery.
• Use grass cutters and other machinery.
• Implement actions to meet and maintain maintenance standards.
• Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.
• Ensure the Residents’ rights are protected.
• Routine maintenance such as litter collection and sweeping.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of those individuals you support.
• Ensure ALL legal documentation is completed on time.
• Report and act on any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager.
• Maintain the Care Centre’s exterior and keep sheds, outbuildings and waste areas clean and tidy.
• Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas accessed by clients, visitors or staff.
• Test and record water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
• Maintain a “Maintenance Book” to record defects and effect repairs/replacements daily.
• Maintain external gardens, flower beds, and hanging baskets to a high standard.
• Clean all signs and lighting outside the Care Centre.
• Carry out patching or touching up of decoration as required to maintain the standard of the Care Centre.

Communication

• Liaise with the Home Manager or delegated staff regarding maintenance work.
• Participate in staff and client meetings as required.

Training & Development

• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

Health & Safety

• Ensure paints and varnishes are used and stored per manufacturers\’ instructions.
• Ensure painting/varnishing work areas are well ventilated and safe for clients, visitors and staff.
• Report immediately to the Home Manager or Person in Charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a client, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and enforce the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and emergency and fire procedures.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.

Tangible Benefits for Working with Harbour

• Discounts on shopping, fashion, days out, travel, entertainment and more.
• FREE face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated “Employee of the month”.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across hundreds of retailers.
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, usable at over 80 big brands.
• Wellbeing portal with free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, live digital gym classes, mindfulness series.
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
• On‑site parking.