Handy person/ Gardener
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.05 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Barry CF63 1DU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SS01044 |
Summary
About us
Ty Dyfan Care Home for Older People - Barry
Our aim and objective is to improve our residents’ life experience and overall wellbeing by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focussed and most appropriate for the individual
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 3 -£25,185 pro rata, £13.05 /hr + enhancements paid for weekends, bank holidays & unsociable hours worked
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 33.5 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Ty Dyfan Care Home, Barry
To undertake the general minor maintenance tasks in the Residential home including painting, decorating, health and safety checks and the maintenance of grounds and gardens. Provide a porter service; undertake the moving of equipment, delivery/collection duties and order/store stock.
About you
You will need:
Experience of maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, minor carpentry /gardening
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people/older people
Knowledge and commitment to the concepts of Equality
Literate, numerate and able to interpret written and verbal instruction
Able to communicate well with members of the team and service users
Willingness to drive council vehicle if required
Positive and self-motivated
Sociable, compassionate ‘people person’
Flexible in approach to role, tasks and working hours
Physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks, including weeding, mowing/strimming, moving furniture etc.
Willingness to undertake training as required
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required:Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Helen Manley - 01446 736086
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Ty Dyfan Care Home for Older People - Barry
Our aim and objective is to improve our residents’ life experience and overall wellbeing by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focussed and most appropriate for the individual
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 3 -£25,185 pro rata, £13.05 /hr + enhancements paid for weekends, bank holidays & unsociable hours worked
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 33.5 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Ty Dyfan Care Home, Barry
To undertake the general minor maintenance tasks in the Residential home including painting, decorating, health and safety checks and the maintenance of grounds and gardens. Provide a porter service; undertake the moving of equipment, delivery/collection duties and order/store stock.
About you
You will need:
Experience of maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, minor carpentry /gardening
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable people/older people
Knowledge and commitment to the concepts of Equality
Literate, numerate and able to interpret written and verbal instruction
Able to communicate well with members of the team and service users
Willingness to drive council vehicle if required
Positive and self-motivated
Sociable, compassionate ‘people person’
Flexible in approach to role, tasks and working hours
Physically fit to carry out manual handling tasks, including weeding, mowing/strimming, moving furniture etc.
Willingness to undertake training as required
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required:Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Helen Manley - 01446 736086
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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