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 involves a range of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained to the highest standards, making a positive impact on the first impression and everyday experience of the residents.
Main duties of the job
The Maintenance Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Wokingham offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents. You'll undertake a variety of property maintenance tasks to keep the home in top condition, from general repairs and maintenance to groundskeeping. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents are essential, as is the ability to work reliably and be adaptable to different tasks.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and support to its residents. The organization emphasizes creating a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for the people in its care.
Job responsibilities
About the role: As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help create 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. This role offers variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to ensure our building and grounds are at their best every day.
About you: You should have some experience in property maintenance, along with a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in residents. Reliability and flexibility to handle various tasks focused on maintaining the home to high standards are essential.
Rewards package: We offer a competitive pay rate, sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards, among others.
If you are detail-oriented and have good people skills, and wish to work in an organization committed to providing quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Some experience in property maintenance is required. No specific qualifications are necessary, but a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellent care are important.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for any criminal convictions.
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