Handy Person
Role Overview
The Handy Person role at the London Borough of Merton involves performing small repairs, minor adaptations, and energy efficiency work to assist older individuals and those with disabilities in living independently. This position is suited for someone with flexible working capabilities and strong communication skills, contributing directly to enhancing the quality of life for community members.
Perks & Benefits
Merton Council promotes a nurturing workplace culture that encourages creativity and supports employee wellbeing. While specific remote work options are not mentioned, the council offers a range of benefits beyond salary, indicating a focus on flexibility and employee satisfaction. The role also emphasizes civic pride and community impact.
Full Job Description
Advert TextAbout The RoleAdult Social Services requires a handyperson to join their team. You must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of a responsive service, have excellent communication skills and have a full driving licence held for a minimum of two years.Our Ideal candidateYou will need an understanding of the needs of older people and people with a disability and help them to live independently in their own homes.You will be required to carry out small repairs, minor adaptations, and energy efficiency work.What We OfferAt Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton CouncilClosing date: 1st September 2026Interviews to be held on the 9th September 2026Please mention the word **PERSEVERE** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzo3ZjU5Ojox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjk6YzAxMzo3ZjU5Ojox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.