Handyperson (Redeployment) 19522

• Suffolk County Council - Lowestoft - On Site
• 24404 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 14 hours per week
• Permanent

We are committed to flexible working so please read theJob and Person Profileto find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Councils Childrens Home in Lowestoft.

The homes are Solo Bedded Childrens Homes for children aged between 8 17 of either sex. The overall aim of the homes is to provide a safe stable nurturing and homely environment for each child where issues and concerns affecting their past present and their future can be positively addressed and supported.

Suffolk County Council are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual for the role of Handyperson to assist in providing a safe warm and comfortable environment for our children. You will be responsible for the weekly maintenance decorating carpentry statutory Health and Safety checks within both homes.

Ideally you will be;

• self-drivenflexible andemotionally resilient
• able to offer practical solutions to the needs of the home
• familiar and comply with COSHH regulations
• experienced in the provision of decorating carpentry basic cleaning PAT inspections within a social care setting
• experienced in carrying out fire alarm and statutory checks including emergency lighting and water temperature within a social care setting
• able to communicate and interact well with young people
• able to empathise and understand the needs of Children in Care

In addition to the salary Suffolk County Council offer a minimum of 23 days annual leave pro rata and membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme which will give you a future income independent of share prices and fluctuations life cover for your Spouse Civil Partner or eligible co-habiting partner.

Working for Suffolk County Council you will also be entitled to the travel lifestyle health and wellbeing benefits enjoyed by all employees.

Travelling requirements for your role

This organisation positively encourages the use of technology to communicate and engage but in this role you will need to operate across a wide and rural area so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.

For more information

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jason McMaster on.

Working for Suffolk County Council you will also be entitled to the travel lifestyle health and well-being benefits enjoyed by all employees.

How to apply

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx)

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Working in a childrens home can sometimes mean repairing the same types of damagelike broken fixtures or doorsmore than once. How would you approach this kind of repeated work.
2. Tell me about a situation where you identified a health and safety risk in a workplace. How did you assess the risk what action did you take and how did you ensure compliance with COSHH regulations
3. Tell me about a situation where you had to work closely with care staff or other professionals whilst carrying out maintenance work. How did you ensure your work didnt disrupt their activities and what did you do to support the team
4. Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt your work schedule or approach due to unexpected circumstances. How did you handle the change and what was the impact on your other responsibilities
   

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at0 or

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Closing date: 11:30pm 17 June 2025

You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.