Asylum jobs in Claughton CH43

About The Role

About the Role

To ensure that void (empty) properties are cleaned, cleared, repaired, and prepared efficiently and to a high standard, ensuring they meet Bedspace Property Standards before welcoming a new Service User or being returned to the landlord or letting agency.

To provide a comprehensive, responsive, and efficient maintenance service across all Bedspace properties, supporting both tenants and colleagues by maintaining safe, well-presented, and functional living environments.

In this role, your technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and resilient, can-do attitude will enable you to make a meaningful difference every day. Whether carrying out essential repairs, preparing properties for occupancy, offering reassurance to someone who is feeling isolated, or managing challenging situations with professionalism, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality housing and support services.

Your Role

In your role, you will be responsible for undertaking the clearance, cleaning, and repair of both void and occupied properties, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and prepared to meet Bedspace Property Standards. You will work efficiently to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance, helping to provide safe, welcoming homes for Service Users.

You will work closely with the Housing Team to effectively prioritise void and occupied properties, supporting efficient turnaround times and ensuring properties are available when needed. Throughout your work, you will adhere to the Bedspace Maintenance Code of Conduct and always follow the organisation's Health and Safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.

You will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues across the organisation, building positive working relationships that support a collaborative approach to service delivery. You will represent Bedspace professionally at all times, promoting the organisation's values, maintaining positive external relationships, and contributing to a high-quality service.

You will take ownership of your individual performance, working towards agreed objectives while actively supporting cross-functional working and contributing to projects and organisational initiatives where required. You will carry out all duties with due regard to equality, diversity, and inclusion, treating everyone fairly and with respect while ensuring consistently high standards of service.

Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism is essential. You will observe strict confidentiality in relation to Service Users, clients, colleagues, and company information, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Bedspace policies and relevant legislation.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive, professional individual skilled in property maintenance. To join us as a Grade 1 Operative, you’ll need:

• Experience in the relevant tasks listed above.
• A full UK driving licence (with no more than six points on your licence)
• Willingness to travel across the region.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with vulnerable individuals respectfully and effectively.
• A robust, solution-focused attitude, particularly when managing challenging situations.

What We Offer

• Career Progression: A structured three-grade system to support your development and career growth.
• Travel Support: A company vehicle and fuel card are provided.
• Meaningful Work: Join a team that creates safe, welcoming homes for individuals with complex needs.

About Us

About Bedspace

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we care for and support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users in asylum, young people leaving care, adults in social care and homeless families and individuals. 2024 sees us celebrate our 25th anniversary, during which time we’ve supported over 20,000 people to transform their lives. Bedspace was also named Most Dedicated Community Housing Organisation 2025!

Join our team and help us provide a safe and comfortable living environment for those who need it most!

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults in our work. This role involves working closely with children and is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes we conduct a range of vetting checks including Enhanced DBS and reference checks, to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and those we care for and support are appointed.

If successfully appointed references will be taken for all roles where you have worked with adults and children; and additionally, a full work history needs to be included in your CV with explanations for any gaps.

Together, let's create spaces that feel like home.