Handyperson

Handyperson
Hours: 40

Are you a skilled and dedicated Handyperson looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference? Anchor is seeking a Handyperson to join our team at Kingfisher Court Sutton-in-Ashfield, contributing to happy living by maintaining our locations and gardens to a high standard.

About the Role:

As a Handyperson, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of maintenance and gardening tasks to ensure our locations remain safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for our residents. This role requires a proactive individual with strong practical skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.

About Kingfisher Court:

Located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kingfisher Court is a modern, welcoming care home offering luxurious comfort and beautiful landscaped gardens. We provide first-class residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents, ensuring a safe, warm, and friendly environment where everyone feels at home.

Our compassionate team is dedicated to providing personalised support with warmth and respect, promoting independence and well-being. At Kingfisher Court, residents enjoy a vibrant community, high-quality facilities, and enriching experiences in a place they love to call home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs, maintenance, and odd jobs within the location.
• Ensure work areas are clean and tidy after completion of tasks.
• Carry out gardening duties (where applicable) to maintain the outdoor spaces to a high standard.
• Follow health and safety procedures and complete required checks.
• Report any hazards to the location manager to maintain a safe environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in gardening, maintenance, or a similar role.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan and organise workload effectively.
• A full driving license is required for this role.

Why Join Anchor?

• Be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in people’s lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

If you’re a hands-on, reliable individual with a passion for maintenance and gardening, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Anchor and help create a safe, beautiful, and welcoming environment for our residents.

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.