Handyperson

Job Description

• Suffolk County Council – Halesworth Children\’s Home – On-site
• £24,404 per annum pro rata
• 14 hours per week
• Permanent

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council at Halesworth Children’s Home in Bramfield.

North Manor Children’s Home is mixed gendered, for up to 6 children aged 11 – 17 years old. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.

Suffolk County Council are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual for the role of Handyperson to assist in providing a safe, warm and comfortable environment for our children.

Your Role And Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the weekly maintenance, decorating, carpentry, statutory Health and Safety checks within Halesworth Children\’s Home.

You will be:

• self-driven,flexible, andemotionally resilient
• able to offer practical solutions to the needs of the home
• familiar and comply with COSHH regulations
• experienced in the provision of decorating, carpentry, basic cleaning, PAT inspections within a social care setting
• experienced in carrying out fire alarm and statutory checks including emergency lighting and water temperature within a social care setting
• able to communicate and interact well with young people
• able to empathise and understand the needs of ‘Children in Care’.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) .If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don\’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The Team

The purpose of the home is to provide a safe, structured, stable and nurturing environment, which offers children and young people positive experiences; new, achievable challenges; success and positive reinforcement where issues and concerns affecting both their past and their future can be positively addressed and supported.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

For more information

Please contact Michelle Ashman, Manager on 07717 816390 or Kayleigh O’Neill, Deputy Manager on 07547 981678

You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.

How To Apply

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or: recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

Closing date:11.30 pm, 6 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .

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