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Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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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 organization to provide quality care and support to its residents. The role offers a range of tasks focused on maintaining the building and grounds to the highest standards.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for undertaking a variety of tasks to ensure the care home's building and grounds are well-maintained and provide the right first impression. This includes general property maintenance, repairs, and upkeep to keep the home in top condition for the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. They operate over 200 care homes across the country, employing a diverse team of healthcare professionals and support staff.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.06 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1459815255

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wallingford

OX10 9EG


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

  • You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents are also required. Reliability and the ability to handle a range of tasks are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents are also required. Reliability and the ability to handle a range of tasks are 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

Wallingford

OX10 9EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wallingford

OX10 9EG


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

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.06 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1459815255

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wallingford

OX10 9EG


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