About the role

Main Purpose of the Role 

• To provide a comprehensive minor plumbing repairs service to Care and Repair clients to enable them to remain at home in greater safety and security. 
• To install minor works of adaptation or to complete minor repairs to assist client’s home from hospital and prevent re-admission. 
• To ensure high quality services are delivered to the satisfaction of clients and organisational values. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Home repair and adaptation work of a minor nature 
• Delivery of small works projects in partnership with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board & Housing Associations.

Works include but are not limited to the following: 

• General Plumbing works, such as WHB/WC repairs, replacing/repairing taps/pipe leaks carrying out associated multi-skilled job tasks such as wall and floor tiling, brick and plaster patching, painting, carpentry etc, to enable the repair job to be completed on the first visit to the property
• Keysafes 
• Small ramps and home access 
• Minor carpentry works i.e. hanging Doors, replacing kitchen worktops 
• Handrails & Grabrails of various types 
• Safety in the House i.e. changing locks, security work 
• Moving Furniture 
• DIY Type Jobs 
• Handling stock control for Handyperson supplies and assisting the Practical Services Officer with quarterly stock takes 
• Being responsible for a company credit card, adhering to process at all times 
• General housekeeping duties and adhering to Health & Safety legislation and Safe Contractor
• Reporting of any observed defects in homes visited to the Project Assistants 
• Good working knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety 
• Liaise with the referring officer as and when required 
• Upkeep of works vehicle ensuring they are well maintained and kept clean at all times including submission of van control sheets 

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