Handyperson

40 or 20 hours per week. 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm.

Oulton Manor is a welcoming, modern care home in Leeds, dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for our residents. Our team takes pride in delivering high‑quality care, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to maintaining a space where residents feel valued and supported.

The Role:

The Handyperson plays a key part in keeping our home running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance, minor repairs, and ensuring the building and grounds remain safe, tidy, and well‑presented. Your work helps create a positive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, joinery, painting, and minor electrical work.
• Complete routine checks around the building (e.g., fire safety equipment, lighting, fixtures, outdoor areas).
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and management.
• Support with setting up rooms, moving furniture, and assisting with small refurbishment projects.
• Maintain external areas such as pathways, gardens, and car parks to ensure they are safe and presentable.
• Liaise with external contractors when specialist work is required.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance tasks, checks, and repairs.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety standards and care home regulations.

About You:

• Practical experience in maintenance, repairs, or a similar role.
• Confident with basic DIY skills and comfortable using a range of tools.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Friendly, approachable, and patient, especially when interacting with residents.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Willing to be part of a supportive, resident‑focused team.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK 

Oulton Manor is a luxury residential care home set in contemporary surroundings located in the Oulton area of Leeds. Oulton Manor offers first class care and facilities with premium en-suite rooms for up to 77 residents, in a light and spacious setting.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website  

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.