Tele-care Handyperson
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,914 to £34,647 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Thurso, KW14 7AN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 364901 |
Summary
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.