Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 15 December 2024

Job summary

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. The role offers variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day.

Main duties of the job

The role of Maintenance Assistant involves undertaking a variety of tasks to ensure the care home's building and grounds are well-maintained and in good condition. This includes performing property maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to create a safe and comfortable environment for the residents. The successful candidate will need experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a willingness to take on a range of tasks to the highest standards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and services in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, and strive to create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment in all of their care homes.

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1173921881

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Shoreham by Sea

BN43 6LT


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

  • Some experience in property maintenance is required for this role. No specific qualifications are necessary, but the candidate should demonstrate a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the well-being of the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in property maintenance is required for this role. No specific qualifications are necessary, but the candidate should demonstrate a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the well-being of the residents.

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

Shoreham by Sea

BN43 6LT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Shoreham by Sea

BN43 6LT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.12 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1173921881

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Shoreham by Sea

BN43 6LT


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