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About The Role

Adult Social Services requires a handyperson to join their team. You must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of a responsive service, have excellent communication skills and have a full driving licence held for a minimum of two years.

Our Ideal candidate

You will need an understanding of the needs of older people and people with a disability and help them to live independently in their own homes.
You will be required to carry out small repairs, minor adaptations, and energy efficiency work.

What We Offer

At Merton Council, we are Merton UnitedâOne Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council

Closing date: 1st September 2026

Interviews to be held on the 9th September 2026

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Role

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Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Handy Person role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at London Borough of Merton?
Which of Sales, Handy and Person have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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A recent example that proves your experience with Sales, Handy and Person.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

Practice line

I am interested in the Handy Person role because I can bring practical experience in Sales, Handy and Person, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes London Borough of Merton needs from this hire.

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