Handyperson

Handyperson – Park Hall Stoke-on-Trent Care Home

Full-time | 35 hours per week | £12.60 per hour

Do you take pride in fixing things, keeping buildings safe, and making sure everything runs smoothly? We are looking for a practical, reliable, and motivated Handyperson to join our dedicated team at Park Hall, Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a vital role within our home – you’ll ensure our residents live in a safe, well-maintained, and comfortable environment. From routine repairs and preventative maintenance to keeping our grounds tidy and welcoming, your work will make a real difference every day.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out general repairs and maintenance across the home and gardens.
• Ensuring equipment and facilities are safe, well-presented, and fully operational.
• Working closely with the Home Manager and staff to meet compliance and health & safety standards.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests and taking a proactive approach to problem-solving.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Skilled in basic maintenance, DIY, and repair work.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage their own workload.
• Safety-conscious with an eye for detail.
• Friendly, approachable, and happy to work in a care home environment.

What We Offer

• A stable 35-hour working week.
• Competitive pay and employee benefits.
• A welcoming and supportive team.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps create a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for our residents.

Important Information

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

If you’re a practical problem-solver who enjoys variety in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a valued part of life at Park Hall.

Park Hall in Stoke-on-Trent is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 60 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• A beautiful internal atrium bringing the outside inside. Used for a variety of themed and interesting activities
• The home promotes and encourages personal development opportunities and is a friendly welcoming environment where staff work as part of a team. Staff are respected,  ideas are welcomed. There is a competitive rate of  pay in return for expectations of high standards of care received by vulnerable adults
• An integral cinema in the home 

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website  

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.