Handyperson
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.85 to £14.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bromley, South East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22372 |
Summary
About the Role
Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments?
We are seeking a Handyperson to support the day-to-day practical needs of our Residential Service in Bromley. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will have a direct impact on the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and staff.
At Barnardo's, we are committed to delivering high-quality services for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our residential home to a high standard, ensuring it remains safe, homely, and fit for purpose.
Working with Children and Young People
This role involves regular contact with children and young people living within the residential service. You will be expected to engage with them in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, contributing to a calm, safe, and welcoming environment.
The successful candidate will be able to build appropriate and trusting relationships while always maintaining clear professional boundaries, in line with Barnardo's safeguarding policies and procedures. You will be expected to act as a positive role model, demonstrating consistency, respect, and professionalism in your day-to-day interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs
Carrying out general gardening and outdoor upkeep
Assembling flat-pack furniture and installing shelves, curtain poles, and fittings
Window cleaning (no excessive heights)
Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces when required
Clearing minor drain blockages
Moving furniture and equipment between sites (some heavy lifting involved)
Completing Health & Safety checks and reporting concerns to management
Keeping on top of day-to-day maintenance and “odd jobs,” ensuring tasks are prioritised, completed efficiently, and followed up where necessary
Ensuring tools and equipment are clean, well maintained, stored safely, and used in line with safety procedures
Taking responsibility for the security of project premises
Essential Requirements
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Experience in general maintenance and minor construction work (professional or DIY)
Knowledge of the safe use, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment
The ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action
Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with children, young people, and staff
A responsible, proactive, and safety-conscious approach to work
The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain clear communication with the wider team
Additional Information
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Flexible working arrangements are available and will be discussed at interview
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Are you a skilled and reliable handyperson with a passion for creating safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments?
We are seeking a Handyperson to support the day-to-day practical needs of our Residential Service in Bromley. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will have a direct impact on the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, and staff.
At Barnardo's, we are committed to delivering high-quality services for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our residential home to a high standard, ensuring it remains safe, homely, and fit for purpose.
Working with Children and Young People
This role involves regular contact with children and young people living within the residential service. You will be expected to engage with them in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, contributing to a calm, safe, and welcoming environment.
The successful candidate will be able to build appropriate and trusting relationships while always maintaining clear professional boundaries, in line with Barnardo's safeguarding policies and procedures. You will be expected to act as a positive role model, demonstrating consistency, respect, and professionalism in your day-to-day interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Undertaking minor routine maintenance and repairs
Carrying out general gardening and outdoor upkeep
Assembling flat-pack furniture and installing shelves, curtain poles, and fittings
Window cleaning (no excessive heights)
Deep cleaning of carpets and surfaces when required
Clearing minor drain blockages
Moving furniture and equipment between sites (some heavy lifting involved)
Completing Health & Safety checks and reporting concerns to management
Keeping on top of day-to-day maintenance and “odd jobs,” ensuring tasks are prioritised, completed efficiently, and followed up where necessary
Ensuring tools and equipment are clean, well maintained, stored safely, and used in line with safety procedures
Taking responsibility for the security of project premises
Essential Requirements
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
Experience in general maintenance and minor construction work (professional or DIY)
Knowledge of the safe use, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment
The ability to identify maintenance issues and take appropriate action
Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with children, young people, and staff
A responsible, proactive, and safety-conscious approach to work
The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain clear communication with the wider team
Additional Information
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Flexible working arrangements are available and will be discussed at interview
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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