bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 housing association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.

Our work in retirement living is no exception. We believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that we have extra tailored care and support available if it’s needed.

This is all possible thanks to our dedicated and passionate retirement living team. A team that you could be part of.

We are currently looking for a Handyperson to join us at Oxlip House. The main purpose of this role is to provide a high quality maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs service to communal areas.

What you will be doing: 

• Ensuring that all communal areas and surrounding areas are kept clean, tidy, safe and free from obstruction, including rearranging communal furniture as required

• Conducting daily site inspections, reporting and recording repair and maintenance

• Carrying out all necessary Health and Safety checks (including fire and legionella), ensuring that results are appropriately and accurately recorded.

• Carrying out general basic maintenance and minor repairs including minor decoration, changing light bulbs, reading meters, adjusting time switches, lock changes and fittings in communal areas, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.

• Ensuring that the site is secure and any problems are dealt with or referred as appropriate 

We’d love to meet someone with:  

• Experience of minor repairs and building maintenance

• An understanding of the needs of older people or other vulnerable groups

• Excellent communication skills

• An enthusiastic approach

• The ability to remain calm under pressure

Amongst what we offer you is: 

• £9,000 per annum for 18 hours per week

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays!

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Private health care

• Opportunities for development and professional training

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme

Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and this will need to be returned and verified by bpha before a start date can be provided.

Closing date 26 January 2021

Interviews will take place throughout the recruitment campaign