Combs Court is a residential service located in Stowmarket, Suffolk. The home supports up to 29 adult males and females who have a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are situated near to the local town, in the heart of the community. Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for them to live a healthier and happier life back in the community.
Do you take pride in fixing things, turning your hand to different tasks, and making spaces feel safe, welcoming, and well cared for? If so, we’d love you to join our team! Tools will be provided for you to get the jobs done around our sites. As part of our dedicated and compassionate team, you’ll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. While this isn’t a direct care role, your work makes a real difference to the wellbeing of our residents and staff – creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for everyone.
What you’ll be doing:
- Every day will be varied, drawing on your multi-skills to: Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks.
- Keep our sites safe, well-presented, and welcoming.
- Tackle jobs from painting, decorating, and wallpapering through to plumbing (fixing leaks, changing taps) and putting up furniture.
- Spot and report any issues that need attention and take action to put things right.
- Work alongside a supportive team to make sure everything meets quality and safety standards.
- Practical, hands-on, and confident with general DIY.
- Skilled across a mix of areas such as painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, or general repairs.
- Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Happy to work independently but also a great team player.
- Friendly, approachable, and motivated by making a positive difference.
- If you’re multi-skilled, reliable, and enjoy variety in your work, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your talents in a role where no two days are the same!
- We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role.
- You will be well supported with regular career conversations.
- We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
