Barchester Healthcare

Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

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North East England
Permanent
Grounds and Maintenance Worker
GBP 0 - 15 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 2313537


Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOU You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Maintenance Assistant. We'll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme Employee...

Main duties of the job

As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in creating safe and welcoming surroundings that support the excellent care and support provided to our residents. The position requires you to ensure that our care homes offer the right first impression, with every area well-maintained at all times. The job entails a wide variety of maintenance tasks aimed at keeping our buildings and grounds in excellent condition. To succeed in this role, you need some experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents. Reliability and a willingness to engage in a range of maintenance tasks are essential. In recognition of your dedication, we offer a competitive salary along with sector-leading benefits, including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes. Join us and use your attention to detail and people skills in an organization that delivers the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is an esteemed healthcare provider focused on delivering excellent care and support in their care homes. With a reputation for maintaining high standards, Barchester ensures that every care home offers not just medical and support services but also safe and attractive living conditions for residents. Emphasizing the importance of first impressions, the organization is committed to keeping its homes well-maintained and welcoming at all times. To achieve these standards, Barchester values a team of dedicated staff who take on various roles, from clinical services to property maintenance. Employees at Barchester are not just offered competitive pay but are also provided with comprehensive benefits like professional training, access to wellbeing resources, retail discounts, and rewards schemes. Working with Barchester means being a part of a team that prioritizes both professional excellence and compassionate service, aiming for the well-being of every resident entrusted to their care.

Details
Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.37 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1544691710

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wokingham

RG41 2TA

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Maintenance Assistant. We'll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description
Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable us to give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. The role of Maintenance Assistant offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Maintenance Assistant. We'll also want to see a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our residents. As well as that, you should be reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the home maintained to the highest standards.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Experience in property maintenance and a patient, caring nature.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Experience in property maintenance and a patient, caring nature.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wokingham

RG41 2TA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wokingham

RG41 2TA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)