Tele-care Handyperson
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,914 i £34,647 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | The salary for this post is £32,914 per annum rising to £34,647 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Thurso, Highland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Cairn Housing Association |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Closing date:September 11, 2025 12:00 pm
*Location: Thurso, Caithness
*Salary: Salary: The salary for this post is £32,914 per annum rising to £34,647 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026
*Work pattern:34.5 hours per week (full-time) Permanent
Cairn is seeking a dedicated Handyperson to provide high quality Installation and Repair and Maintenance service for Tele-care equipment on behalf of the Highland Tele-care Service to facilitate hospital discharges. Additionally, to provide a Handyperson service in compliance with a Service Level Agreement between Highland Council and the Association – designed to assist the elderly, infirm or disabled by undertaking everyday tasks which may prove difficult for them to accomplish. In addition the post holder assists the frontline services of NHS Highland, Social Work and other partners with transporting equipment.
Key Responsibilities include:
*To undertake the Installation & testing of Tele-care equipment to a vulnerable client’s property to support independent living.
*To undertake small repairs & adaptations such as grab rails/Handrails & changing light bulbs to client’s properties enabling independent living & supporting NHS specific instructions.
*To repair and maintain existing Tele-care equipment and systems.
*To liaise closely with the Area Tele-care Coordinator (NHS), to meet or exceed performance targets and to maintain appropriate levels of Tele-care stock.
Identify issues that are causing or likely to cause problems and to participate in their resolution.
*To undertake small maintenance/repair tasks to a client’s property, including advising clients on any material costs required to complete tasks and purchasing materials, and ensuring that work is carried out in a safe working environment to a to a satisfactory standard.
*To undertake delivery and collection of wheelchairs under the short-term loan service, including minor maintenance and stock control.
Requirements:
*Recognised Administration or at least 3 years relevant experience
*We are looking for someone with experience of high level of competence in joinery and general maintenance work, ability to work under pressure, co-ordinate a varied and complex workload and extensive knowledge of Health and Safety
*A Basic Disclosure and a valid Driving licence is required for this role
Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work
Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!
Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.
A registered Scottish Charity SC(NO):016647
Application Process:
*To apply for this job, please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section using the below link.
*For assistance, call our head office at 0800 990 3405 or email recruitment@cairnha.com.
*Please note, we do not accept CVs.
*Closing Date: Thursday 11th September at 12 noon.
*For full details of the role, please download the job description from our website.
*Location: Thurso, Caithness
*Salary: Salary: The salary for this post is £32,914 per annum rising to £34,647 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period. Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026
*Work pattern:34.5 hours per week (full-time) Permanent
Cairn is seeking a dedicated Handyperson to provide high quality Installation and Repair and Maintenance service for Tele-care equipment on behalf of the Highland Tele-care Service to facilitate hospital discharges. Additionally, to provide a Handyperson service in compliance with a Service Level Agreement between Highland Council and the Association – designed to assist the elderly, infirm or disabled by undertaking everyday tasks which may prove difficult for them to accomplish. In addition the post holder assists the frontline services of NHS Highland, Social Work and other partners with transporting equipment.
Key Responsibilities include:
*To undertake the Installation & testing of Tele-care equipment to a vulnerable client’s property to support independent living.
*To undertake small repairs & adaptations such as grab rails/Handrails & changing light bulbs to client’s properties enabling independent living & supporting NHS specific instructions.
*To repair and maintain existing Tele-care equipment and systems.
*To liaise closely with the Area Tele-care Coordinator (NHS), to meet or exceed performance targets and to maintain appropriate levels of Tele-care stock.
Identify issues that are causing or likely to cause problems and to participate in their resolution.
*To undertake small maintenance/repair tasks to a client’s property, including advising clients on any material costs required to complete tasks and purchasing materials, and ensuring that work is carried out in a safe working environment to a to a satisfactory standard.
*To undertake delivery and collection of wheelchairs under the short-term loan service, including minor maintenance and stock control.
Requirements:
*Recognised Administration or at least 3 years relevant experience
*We are looking for someone with experience of high level of competence in joinery and general maintenance work, ability to work under pressure, co-ordinate a varied and complex workload and extensive knowledge of Health and Safety
*A Basic Disclosure and a valid Driving licence is required for this role
Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work
Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!
Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.
A registered Scottish Charity SC(NO):016647
Application Process:
*To apply for this job, please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section using the below link.
*For assistance, call our head office at 0800 990 3405 or email recruitment@cairnha.com.
*Please note, we do not accept CVs.
*Closing Date: Thursday 11th September at 12 noon.
*For full details of the role, please download the job description from our website.