Maintenance (Handyman) Volunteer - Oxfordshire

SeeAbility; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

Maintenance (Handyman) Volunteer

Location: Oxfordshire

Time commitment: 4-8 hours per week (flexible days)

As a maintenance (handyman) volunteer at SeeAbility, you will support the facility in maintaining a safe, functional, and pleasant environment for people we support and our teams. This position requires a reliable, skilled, and proactive individual who can carry out general maintenance tasks and assist with small repairs around the property. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being of the people we support and ensure that the home remains a comfortable and secure place for all.

We are currently looking for volunteers in:

• Abingdon
• Didcot

Skills Required

• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to the building and facilities, including but not limited to: carpentry, painting, decorating and repairing.
• Assist with the installation of furniture, fixtures, or equipment, ensuring they meet safety standards.
• Ensure that all tools and materials are properly maintained and stored safely.
• Help identify potential maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Report more complex repairs or safety concerns to the Facility Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Support the care home during renovation or redecoration projects.
• Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to ensure the upkeep of the home.
• Would not be asked to carry out any electrical or plumbing works.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, ensuring all tasks are completed with care and in compliance with regulations.

Please note that you will need to be over the age of 18 in order to apply for this role.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply' button below and complete the application form. Upon receipt of your application, a member of our friendly Volunteering Team will contact you for an informal chat and to explain about the next steps.

To ensure the safety of the people we support, we require a DBS check and two satisfactory references before a volunteer role is confirmed. As you will be volunteering directly with vulnerable individuals, you will also be required to undertake safeguarding training, as well as any training which is specific to the role.

About Us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799! We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assist people to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible; we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the Volunteering Team before applying, please email us at [e-mail].

Being a maintenance (handyman) volunteer provides a key service by helping to keep our homes in good condition. Volunteers can claim travel expenses.