JOB TITLE: Handyman ACCOUNTABLE TO: Home Managers/Directors Our client is a family run business providing nursing, dementia and residential care homes across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. In this role, you will be responsible for providing routine maintenance including basic plumbing and decorating. You will also be tasked with ensuring security is maintained and scheduled checks are conducted throughout the home. A knowledge of repairs and a good standard of record keeping is essential. Must have the ability to carry out minor repairs and general maintenance including but not limited to basic plumbing and decorating and be able to work unsupervised. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Carrying out all general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including household electrical, plumbing joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the home. * Providing a courier service for mail and supplies, as well as delivery of specimens and collection of prescriptions on behalf of residents. * Undertaking all safety checks in the Care Home * Liaising with maintenance contractors coming into the building * Responsible for specific Health and Safety duties with regard to safeguard systems including: weekly checks on water temperature, weekly checks on fire alarms and monthly checks on emergency lighting systems and fire exits/firefighting equipment. * Providing out-of-hours emergency service, participating in the on-call rota. * Practicing safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and staff. * Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods. * Ensuring supplies and equipment are stored in a safe and tidy manner. * Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues. * To be on call for out of hours emergency maintenance issues If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable care home, then please do not hesitate in applying.