Handy Person
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
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
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Handy Person roles across Housing 21's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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