Handyperson Officer

Bryson Pathways requires:
(Ref E/HO/F/0626)
Handyperson Officer
Fixed Term Until 31st March 2027 - 35 hours per week
£28,773 per annum
Job Role
The postholder will deliver the Bryson Pathways home safety, security and handyperson service in the Belfast, Larne, Carrickfergus and Ballymena areas. The service has a strong home safety and preventative focus which includes fixing, repairing, cleaning and clearing items in the home or garden which present a trip or fall hazard. The service provides a RoSPA Home Safety Assessment and the provision of a range of equipment including CO alarms and aids for older people. 
Key Tasks
To carry out adaptations and repairs within the operational requirements of the Handyperson service and documented in the contracts and operational procedures
To identify where works are outside the remit of the service e.g. electrical, plumbing, heating and advise the service user that these works require a professional tradesperson.
To carry out the RoSPA home safety assessment using the I-Pad and ensuring all data is accurately collected, entered and uploaded. 
To reply promptly to new referrals, book appointments and maintain a diary of all appointments for reporting. 
To ensure all work and products are fully explained and understood by the service user.
To determine the nature, time and feasibility of the work required and complete repairs/adaptations to a high standard, collect payment and leave site clean & tidy.
To assist vulnerable service users to purchase heavy or bulky equipment e.g. doors etc. (limited number of cases).
To administer all payments in line with the cash handling policy. 
To operate and keep accurate records of home safety equipment and general stock e.g. disposable safety equipment etc. 
To maintain an asset register for all tools and equipment.
To ensure all electrical equipment is PAT tested and safe to use.
To issue all disclaimers for security and any other equipment fitted.



Essential Criteria:
A recognised qualification in carpentry and / or joinery trade
Recognised Information technology qualification
Up-to-Date CSR card
Ability to work to timetable and communicate difficulties effectively
Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
Full driver’s license.
Ability to find solutions to simple household maintenance
Ability to keep accurate, safe and secure records and input data via tablet, email/online through smart phone and/or computer or I-pad as per data protection policies

Desirable Criteria:
City & Guilds Implementing Home Safety Checks 
City & Guilds Older People Safety in the Home

Application:
For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources
Department Tel: (028) 9032 5835 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org
Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online.
A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment.
Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications:

Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12 noon