Handyperson – Warren Farm Lodge Birmingham
Hours: 18
Contract: Permanent, part time.

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys variety in your day? Anchor is looking for a dedicated Handyperson to help keep our properties and gardens well-maintained, safe, and welcoming for our residents.

About the Role:

As a Handyperson, you’ll be essential to maintaining a high-quality living environment, carrying out repairs, maintenance, and general gardening duties to keep our homes and outdoor spaces looking their best.

About Warren Farm Lodge:

Warren Farm Lodge in Kingstanding is a warm and welcoming care home, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and proudly run by Anchor, a not-for-profit with over 60 years of experience. We offer high-quality residential and dementia care with a focus on personalised support, great food, and vibrant activities – all in a beautiful setting close to Birmingham city centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day repairs, maintenance tasks, and gardening duties
• Ensure health and safety procedures are always followed
• Keep documentation and maintenance records accurate and up to date
• Help present empty rooms and shared areas to a high standard
• Remove waste safely and ensure work areas are tidy
• Use equipment and materials safely and responsibly

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in maintenance or gardening (both ideal!)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Practical problem-solving skills and good time management
• Strong interpersonal skills with a caring, customer-first mindset
• Knowledge of health & safety and safeguarding standards
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in housing, care, or with older people
• Customer Service Level 2 qualification (or willingness to work towards it)

Why Anchor?

At Anchor, we believe in happy living for the years ahead. Join a team that values respect, support, and creating communities where people love to live and work. We offer training, progression opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.

Ready to put your practical skills to meaningful use?

Apply today and be a part of something great at Anchor.

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.