Maintenance Volunteer in Byfleet and Cobham

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.

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 assists 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.    

What skills do I need?

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 and electrical or plumping works.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, ensuring all tasks are completed with care and in compliance with regulations
• Training required for this role (all delivered vis e-learning): Safeguarding, H&S, Manual Handling, How to be Eye Care Aware, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Data Security and Confidentiality, First Aid. All these courses will take approximately 40-60 minutes, apart from the First Aid which is 2 hours.