LCR Handyperson

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This is a hands-on role, and the successful candidate will install, deinstall and maintain telecare and associated peripheral devices, carry out minor repairs, adaptations and improvements in our clients’ homes and deliver and uplift aids and equipment.

Our established Handyperson service provides an efficient and caring service to older and disabled people throughout the Lochaber area. We provice a range of services to support clients to live at home in a safe and secure environment primarily by the installation of  Community Alarms (Telecare), a small repairs service, the installation of minor adaptations and the operation of a Community Equipment Service, on behald of our funding partners NHS Highland and The Highland Council. 

This is a hands-on-role, and the successful candidate will install, deinstall and maintain telecare and associated peripheral devices, carry out minor repairs, adaptations and improvements in our clients' homes and deliver and uplift aids and equipment. 

Applicants will be skilled in carrying out small repairs and have some exerience of working in a trade such as plumbing or joinery, although this is not essential. They will be enthusiastic and able to establish positive and trusting relationships with clients. They will have experience of working with the public and be able to work well on their own initiative and be able to maintain appropriate and accurate records. 

Conditions of service include:-

  • 35 hour working week (Monday-Friday)
  • 40 days anual leave including public holidays

For an informal discussion of this post's requirements, please contact Maureen Cameron, Manager, Lochaber Care & Repair on 01397 702530.

Full details of this vacancy can be found on the LHA website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief.

Requirements

This role is subject to the PVG Scheme and a full, clean driving licence is essential. 

CVs should be submitted to Siobhan Toal, Customer Services Officer, Lochaber Housing Association or by emailing recruitment@lochaberhousing.org.uk 

Closing date for CVs is noon on Thursday 27th November 2025.

 

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