Elders Voice

Elders Voice is a charity supporting older people in the London Borough of Brent. Our mission is to enable older people to live safely and independently in the homes of their choosing and lead happier and healthier lives. We do this by providing a variety of services and activities, including a Handyperson Service and a Day Centre. The Handyperson Service is our flagship service; it s been in existence for 35 years and is highly valued by the older people who use it. The service aims to prevent accidents in the home and enable older people to live safely by carrying out basic repairs and improvements, and the installation of small equipment such as grab rails, which support mobility. Jobs include things like changing lightbulbs, hanging curtains and putting up shelves. Our handy team have decades of experience between them, and an exceptional reputation in the borough. We are looking for a Handyperson Service Coordinator to oversee the Handyperson Service and be responsible for all aspects of facilities management at our premises in Kensal Green. Role: Handyperson Service Coordinator Salary: £18,000 per annum (FTE £30,000) Hours: 21 hours per week Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Based at: Elders Voice offices in Kensal Green Overview of role: Handyperson Service Undertake all administrative tasks relating to the effective and efficient running of the Handyperson Service with meticulous attention to detail and record keeping. Coordinate the handy team and provide supervision and support. Promote service within borough and maintain relationships with Brent Adult Social Care, healthcare bodies and other statutory & voluntary sector organisations. Work with CEO in developing and expanding service. Facilities Management Oversee all contracts related to Health & Safety and building maintenance. Carry out inspection of premises and flag areas requiring maintenance and repair. Ensure premises meets government regulations, health & safety standards and energy efficiency requirements. If you are passionate about working with older people and local communities, this could be your chance to join a team that's helping make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a great multi-tasker and thrive at delivering first class services. This is an opportunity for you to put your stamp on a service and potentially develop it into something bigger! To find out more about the role and what it entails, please read the full job description and person specification. Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and how your previous experience is relevant to the person specification. We are not able to sponsor candidates for visas, so this role is not suitable for those who require sponsorship. Deadline: Friday 26th September. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so we advise you apply as soon as possible. We may close applications early, if we find a suitable candidate.