About this role
Job summary 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.
Main duties of the job As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and attractiveness of the surroundings, allowing us to provide our residents with the high-quality care they deserve. The role requires maintaining an excellent first impression and ensuring that every area is well-maintained. This position offers variety as you will be tasked with a range of responsibilities focused on maintaining the building and grounds at all times. Candidates should have some experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in the residents. Reliability and a willingness to complete various tasks to uphold our home's high standards are essential. In return for their commitment, employees benefit from a competitive salary and a leading benefits package, including free training, development opportunities, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care services, operating various facilities including care homes across the UK. The organisation is committed to delivering top-quality care to residents, ensuring that each home is safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. Barchester emphasizes a person-centred approach to care, fostering environments that empower staff to provide compassionate and tailored support to all residents. The company values its employees, offering comprehensive training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth. Barchester's dedication to creating a rewarding workplace is evident through its sector-leading benefits package, including various incentive schemes and recognition programs. By prioritizing both the well-being of its residents and staff, Barchester Healthcare maintains its reputation as a respected leader in the care sector.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in property maintenance, patient and caring nature, genuine interest in residents, reliability, and willingness to perform a variety of tasks.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)