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Gardener & Handyperson

Part time, 15 hours — 2 days per week, Mondays & Tuesdays

We are looking for a new person to join our dedicated community of staff and volunteers as part of our Handyperson team. The role will mainly focus on completing everyday gardening tasks for our clients along with other general repairs and maintenance, usually during the colder months. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to work outdoors while doing good by supporting older and vulnerable people in the borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Role description

As a member of our Handyperson team, you will be out and about across the Kingston area every day, visiting clients and meeting new people in heart of the Kingston community. The requirements for each job are as varied as those who use our services, and no two days will be the same.

This role will focus on meeting the gardening needs of our Handyperson clients, which are proving increasingly popular with those who use the service. Typical tasks might include:

• Cutting back overgrown plants
• Lawn-mowing
• Garden clearance
• Weeding
• Clearing pathways and removing other trip hazards

You will be responsible for most requests involving these tasks outside the home. However, in quieter periods during the colder months, you will be expected to carry out other jobs carried out by our Handyperson team. This includes a wide range of DIY jobs around the house, from general repairs and installing lightbulbs to fitting draft excluders, curtain rails, grab rails or key safes.

The benefit you have on your clients will go far beyond the tasks themselves. With many of the older people we support struggling with social isolation and loneliness, your friendly presence and understanding of the issues they face will make a significant difference to their lives. By understanding Staywell’s other services, you can help signpost relevant additional support where needed to improve the quality of life of those in the community even further.

Requirements

• Full driving licence
• Weekly availability on Monday and Tuesday
• Physically fit
• Garden maintenance experience
• Knowledge and ability to carry out small maintenance tasks around the home
• Lives in or is able to commute to the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

As we work with vulnerable people at Staywell, a DBS check with be required for this role.

The following are also highly desirable for any candidate:

• A background in charitable or community-focused work
• Experience of working with members of the public
• Empathy with older people and an awareness of the obstacles they face day-to-day
• Reliable and punctual
• Trustworthy and conscientious, as you will be visiting people in their homes

Flexibility and being able to work additional hours where needed, such as to cover for other Handyperson staff on sick leave and holiday or during busy periods, is a plus.

Salary & benefits

Salary: £15.50 per hour (minimum 15 hours per week)

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave including public holidays (pro-rata FTE 36 hours)
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please send a CV and short cover letter to [email protected].

You can send any questions to the same email address or give us a ring on 020 8942 8256 for an informal chat with our team about the role.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note a Disclosure of Criminal Records (DBS) check will be required for this role.

Help@Home Workers 

Part-time hours available, from 18 hours per week

Join our dedicated team and make a real difference in your community!

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently in their own homes? Look no further!

Our team of dedicated staff is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of older people.

As a member of our team, you will not only assist with everyday domestic tasks like housework, shopping, meal preparation, and laundry, but also provide friendly social visits and accompany clients on outings and appointments.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to create meaningful connections and enrich the lives of older individuals. Together, let's make a lasting impact in our local community!

'I have been part of the Staywell team for just over two and a half years and I am not exaggerating when I say that this has been the best job I have ever had. We have gone from strength to strength to deliver a service which enables our clients to feel supported through decision making and choices which empowers their lives and gives them a greater sense of wellbeing. I have felt supported by everyone from the very first day I started.'

(Sally, Help@Home Team).

Job Information

A Disclosure of Criminal Records (DBS) check will be required for this role.

Benefits include: flexible working, competitive hourly rate, essential car user allowance + mileage, paid holiday leave, pension, group life assurance and employee assistance schemes.

Before applying email: [email protected] for a chat to find out more about the role, or call 020 8942 8256

How to apply

Please read the information for the role and contact us before applying if stated in the description.

To apply please download the Application Pack (zip file) containing guidance notes and then complete the online application form.

If for any reason you are unable to complete the online application, please use the Microsoft Word version of the application form that is in the Application Pack and return it by email.