Handyperson - Clannalba

Handyperson

Clannalba

£13.01 per hour / £25,038 pro rata inclusive or rural allowance

30 hours per week – Flexibility around working hours can be discussed and we would be able to support a job share dependant on successful candidates.

Reference: SA664

Scottish Autism seeks to promote and provide care, education, support and opportunities for autistic people of all ages throughout Scotland.

We are currently looking for a handyperson to join our Clannalba team!

We are looking to appoint someone who has a ‘Can Do’ attitude, takes pride in their work and loves making a difference! If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your application.

Situated on the outskirts of Lamington, Biggar, Clannalba House is an old Victorian property which was renovated a number of years ago. Clannalba’s team support a number of young men to live happy healthy and fulfilling lives.

Part of the attraction of Clannalba, is the exceptional setting of the service, coupled with the amenities within the space. For example, we have an onsite swimming pool, large garden areas and a large indoor, multipurpose space. These spaces are so valuable to people’s wellbeing and serve great purpose in their lives.

We require a handyperson to manage and coordinate the general maintenance of all of the spaces, both inside and outside the property. This would include daily maintenance of the pool, in which training is provided.

We are looking for applications from people with the following qualities:

- Someone who identifies with our organisational values: Compassion, Collaboration, Change Makers & Contribution,

- Previous practical experience of electrical/plumbing/general maintenance works (desirable, not essential),

- A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Fire Safety legislation,

- Good communication skills,

- Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to changes,

- Ability to approach tasks in a creative way,

- Be able to demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and lead by example taking ownership of work-related situations

Scottish Autism has undergone digital transformation which is making our way of working smarter, training and coaching will be provided to use the digital systems.

Scottish Autism offers:

• 32 days holiday (pro rata) which increase with your length of service
• Sector leading training from day one
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Wellbeing support
• Regularly benchmarked rates and benefits to ensure our salaries are competitive

To view the full job description please copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.scottishautism.org/sites/default/files/handyperson.pdf

For further information or an informal chat, please contact Kelly Logan via kelly.logan@scottishautism.org or on 0845 30 09 272

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Scottish Autism is a smoke free organisation. Our aim is to protect the Health and well being of our employees and the individuals we support by providing a smoke free environment.

Closing Date: 16th September 2024

Please note the closing date may be brought forward due to high applicant levels.

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Registered charity number is SC009068