We are St Helens Borough Council

Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the people we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people in our communities firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.

We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home Improvement Agency, in the role of Handyperson. This is a key role in supporting vulnerable people to remain living at home independently, in safety and comfort.

For this demanding role, you will need to be an excellent communicator with the confidence to liaise with customers, contractors, professionals etc. You will possess proven organisational skills, along with the ability to deal with complex issues in a sensitive manner. Working flexibly both as a team member and on your own in a demanding and diverse customer-focused environment, you will ideally have experience of working with elderly, disabled, vulnerable clients.

Previous experience working in a similar role is preferred.

You must be punctual and trustworthy, committed and hardworking, and able to work in a collaborative and enthusiastic manner.

You will have experience of using hand tools safely, and ideally you will have a construction background working in the building trade.

If you are interested in this role role and would like an informal discussion please contact Julie Stuchbury on 0782511933