DIY Skills Advisers

Are you looking for a role where you can use your trade knowledge and skills to make a genuine difference to people's lives?

We are looking for a DIY Skills Adviser to support our clients in London, where you will play a pivotal community-based role in assisting and upskilling the communities we serve., You will be providing practical support, such as painting, tiling, decorating, gardening and basic DIY skills. Supporting clients to develop their DIY skills, basic home repairs and advising on health and safety in the home will also be key parts of the role.

You will keep records of all work done and manage client records and impact, advise on and manage the purchasing of equipment, as well as promoting the DIY Service both internally and externally to Shelter., The team is made up of 9 DIY Skills Advisers based in 8 of our hubs around England and reporting into the DIY Service Operations Manager.

You will also work closely with the team in the London Hub and take part in their local activities.

You will have experience and knowledge of DIY, gardening, general Handy Person work, and decorating, along with a good understanding of the challenges experienced by people who have been homeless. Comfortable with frequent lone working in clients' homes, you are adaptable, diplomatic and can set boundaries and share your knowledge effectively. You will also need a full driving licence suitable for driving a DIYSA vehicle and have up to date knowledge of Health and Safety, 1.

You will have experience in DIY, gardening and handyperson work. 2. You will have decorating, general DIY skills and practical problem-solving skills. 3. You will need to understand the entrenched social challenges faced by people who have been homeless and how these impact upon their lifestyles. 4. You will have a good current knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace, regulations and environmental issues.

We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.