Maintenance Assistant/Gardener - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

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Job summary

As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener 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. Your contribution will be crucial in maintaining the buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a range of maintenance and gardening tasks to keep the care home and its grounds in excellent condition. You'll be responsible for tasks such as general building maintenance, landscaping, lawn mowing, and ensuring the gardens are well-kept and visually appealing for residents and visitors. Strong attention to detail and a caring, patient nature are essential.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a large network of care homes, retirement villages, and healthcare facilities, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred care and creating welcoming, comfortable environments for their residents.

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.93 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1257883813

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener 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. We take real pride in the quality and appearance of our homes. We also know that our grounds can be a source of great enjoyment for our residents and their visitors. That's why your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be so important. You'll maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents in this varied and fulfilling role.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener, you'll need previous experience of maintenance and gardening. We'll also look for a caring, patient nature and a genuine interest in the people we support. At Barchester, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and your skills further on our training programmes all of which are designed to ensure that you feel confident in all aspects of your role.

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 ROLE As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener 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. We take real pride in the quality and appearance of our homes. We also know that our grounds can be a source of great enjoyment for our residents and their visitors. That's why your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be so important. You'll maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents in this varied and fulfilling role.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener, you'll need previous experience of maintenance and gardening. We'll also look for a caring, patient nature and a genuine interest in the people we support. At Barchester, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and your skills further on our training programmes all of which are designed to ensure that you feel confident in all aspects of your role.

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

  • Previous experience in maintenance and gardening is required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a range of practical skills and a commitment to providing excellent care and service.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in maintenance and gardening is required. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a range of practical skills and a commitment to providing excellent care and service.

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

Bourne

PE10 9UQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.93 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1257883813

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9UQ


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