Residential Handyperson

Norwich and Surrounding Area

£20,441 per annum (Scale B)

37 hours per week, Full Time, Permanent Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.

Ideally you will be someone who can ensure that any decorating and minor repairs in the residential homes are carried out promptly, and to a good standard. We are looking for someone with basic DIY skills, able to paint and decorate, construct flat pack furniture, and be fit and able help to provide general practical assistance for the service.

Norfolk Residential Children’s Homes provide emergency and time limited, specialist care for young people (male and female) aged between 8 - 17 years, when either family, foster care, mainstream residential or other community-based placements are not possible or desirable at the time.

You must have your own transport and a clean driving licence, and be prepared to travel, mileage will be paid.

To work within this environment, you will need to be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will need to be reliable, have good personal relationship and communication skills as well as high professional standards. The post involves working closely with children and is subject to an Enhanced DBS and subject to 6 months’ probation.

To apply, please download an application form ( https://bit.ly/3FEUWN0 ) and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Pollock at andy.pollock@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discount programme which helps you save money on almost anything , from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.

Before you apply , we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? please apply using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Closing date: 23 May 2023