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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Non-profit Organisation

Handy Person

Salary Range
£12 - £12
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Part time: 21 hours per week Hourly rate: £11.87 per hour
In Extra Care, our residents live independently in their own homes within one of our schemes, complete with communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros and salons.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Handyperson to join us at one of our Extra Care schemes, in Lavender Meadows , Corelli Close , Bishopton, Stratford-Upon-Avon , CV37 9FZ.
Working to agreed daily, weekly, and monthly schedules provided by the Housing and Care Manager in the inspection and completion of minor repairs and maintenance to communal areas, facilities and individual apartments to ensure site maintenance remains up to date.
Identify and report to the Housing & Care Manager any major works that require specialist contractors to ensure more specialist work is completed by the relevant body.
When required assist in the moving and handling of objects into storage or between different locations on the scheme to ensure the scheme remains tidy and presentable to residents and guests.
Support the housing team with the weekly testing of the fire alarm system and inspection of evacuation routes and fire doors. Regularly inspect the lighting in all communal areas and replace bulbs when needed to ensure the site remains H&S compliant.
The benefits

At Housing 21 we’re proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider by actively recognising the importance of our customer-facing employees and rewarding them accordingly. You will receive:
  • Holiday Pay
  • Occupational Sick Pay
  • Occupational Maternity Pay
  • Health Cash Plan*
  • Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure)
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Uniform provided.
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 50p hourly enhancement for all Level 2
  • Training and development to fulfil your career aspirations.
Shift Pattern: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 9-5pm.
About Housing 21

Housing 21 is a leading provider of Extra Care and Retirement Living for older people of modest means. We have over 20,000 properties, work with 240 local authorities across England and provide 38,000 hours of care every week. We are one of just two percent of organisations to hold the Investors in People Platinum standard and there has never been a better time to join us as the organisation continues to make a positive difference to society. An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. If you require further information, please view the job profile attached.

  • Health Cash Plan funded for those working a minimum of 10 hours per week on a guaranteed hour contract.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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Technical & Competency Interviews

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Handy Person roles across Housing 21's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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3. Compensation Alignment

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