Handyperson

37 hours per week

As the Handyperson at Orchard Gardens, you’ll be the go‑to problem solver who keeps the home safe, comfortable, and running smoothly. Your work directly supports the wellbeing of residents by ensuring their environment is well‑maintained, welcoming, and hazard‑free. Every day brings something different, and your practical skills will make a meaningful difference

Responsibilities:

• Carry out day‑to‑day repairs, maintenance tasks, and basic DIY across the home.
• Conduct regular checks on equipment, fixtures, and fittings to ensure safety and compliance.
• Support with planned maintenance schedules, including painting, minor plumbing, and basic electrical tasks (within competency).
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and residents.
• Maintain outdoor areas such as pathways, gardens, and seating areas to a safe and tidy standard.
• Work with external contractors when specialist repairs are required.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations and the care home’s policies.
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up rooms, and general upkeep of communal spaces.

What We’re Looking For:

• Practical experience in maintenance
• A good understanding of basic plumbing, joinery, decorating, and minor electrical work.
• Someone organised, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks independently.
• A friendly, approachable personality, comfortable interacting with residents, families, and staff.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Awareness of health and safety standards 

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

Orchard Gardens in Bishopstoke Park is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 48 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• Part of a village community, with access to Gym and swimming pool facilities,shops and restaurant on site
• Good transport links with easy access to Bus routes and train station from Eastleigh
• Home is rated good by CQC and hold our internal anchor inspires accreditation

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.