About this role
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 provide quality care and support to their residents. The role involves a range of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job The Maintenance Assistant will undertake a variety of tasks to maintain the care home's building and grounds to the highest standards. This includes general property maintenance, repairs, and ensuring the home gives a positive first impression. The role requires experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a willingness to take on a range of tasks.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement living in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environments.
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
Some experience of property maintenance is required to join as a Maintenance Assistant.
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
Dudley
DY1 3EA
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)