Barchester Healthcare

Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 20 July 2025

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Job summary

As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable the organisation to give their residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure the building and grounds are at their best all day, every day.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves a variety of tasks to ensure the care home's building and grounds are well-maintained and provide a safe, attractive environment for the residents. Responsibilities may include general property maintenance, repairs, and keeping the premises clean and tidy. The role requires some previous experience in property maintenance, as well as a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care services. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a safe, comfortable environment for their residents. Barchester Healthcare operates over 200 care homes across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.88 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1307209160

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tarporley

CW6 0EG


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.

#3231

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.

#3231

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience of property maintenance is required to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience of property maintenance is required to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing are also essential.

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

Tarporley

CW6 0EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Tarporley

CW6 0EG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.88 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1307209160

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tarporley

CW6 0EG


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