Handyperson

We’re Hiring: Handyperson at Marsh Farm Manor

Do you have a knack for fixing things, solving problems, and keeping everything running smoothly? Marsh Farm Manor is looking for a skilled Handyperson to join our friendly team.

We’re offering flexible opportunities:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Or two part-time roles, 20 hours each

Pay: £12.60 per hour, Monday to Friday

As our Handyperson, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our home, ensuring it’s always safe, welcoming, and in great condition for our residents, staff, and visitors.

About Marsh Farm Manor
Marsh Farm Manor is a warm and welcoming care home set in beautiful surroundings, providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. We pride ourselves on creating a homely atmosphere where residents feel safe, valued, and comfortable. Our dedicated team works hard to make a real difference every day — and now, we’d love you to be part of that journey.

Your Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and odd jobs across the home.
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, tidy, and safe after tasks.
• Perform gardening duties where required, keeping the grounds well presented.
• Conduct health and safety checks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor use of materials and equipment, ensuring safe and cost-effective practices.
• Maintain accurate records of all work completed.
• Support the team by preparing vacant rooms or areas to a high standard for new residents.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has practical skills across maintenance and gardening.
• Understands health and safety procedures and safeguarding.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is organised, reliable, and able to prioritise tasks.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills and empathy when working around residents.
• Has previous experience in maintenance, gardening, or a care/housing setting.
• Holds (or is willing to work towards) Customer Service Level 2 training.

Why Join Us?

• A friendly and supportive workplace.
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive pay.
• The chance to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Apply today and help us keep Marsh Farm Manor running at its best.

Opened in the Autum of 2023, Marsh Farm Manor in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon is our brand new, state of the art, purpose - built facility - which will be home to 66 residents. 

• Warm friendly atmosphere with a welcoming team
• Development opportunities through our Apprentice schemes, providing NVQ and career progresion
• On site parking

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.