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 their residents. The role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained and presentable at all times. Main duties of the job The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for undertaking a range of maintenance tasks to keep the care home building and grounds in top condition. This includes general repairs, painting, decorating, and grounds keeping. The role requires some prior experience in property maintenance, as well as a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the well-being of the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, delivering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The organization is committed to creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments for their residents, and the Maintenance Assistant role is crucial in supporting this goal. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1273017664 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Basingstoke RG21 5NW Job description Job responsibilities 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 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 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 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 mentioned, but the candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work on a variety of tasks to maintain the care home to the highest standards. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Some experience in property maintenance is required for this role. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the candidate should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work on a variety of tasks to maintain the care home to the highest standards. 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 Basingstoke RG21 5NW Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)