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 referra
Main duties of the job As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for creating safe and attractive surroundings to ensure residents receive the quality care and support they deserve. The job involves maintaining the premises to a high standard and ensuring a good first impression. Responsibilities include a variety of tasks to keep the building and grounds in top condition. Candidates need some experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and an interest in residents' wellbeing. Reliability and the ability to undertake a range of tasks are crucial. Benefits include competitive pay, free training, development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, various retail discounts, unlimited referrals with a bonus scheme, and rewards for exceptional service.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a company dedicated to delivering quality care and support to residents across its care homes. The organisation places a strong emphasis on creating safe and aesthetically pleasing environments for residents, understanding that the quality of their surroundings significantly impacts the care experience. Barchester Healthcare values maintaining high standards in all its facilities and is committed to providing sector-leading benefits and development opportunities for its staff. Joining Barchester Healthcare offers a chance to be part of a compassionate team and make a difference in the lives of residents.
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
Experience in property maintenance, patience, caring nature, and reliability.
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
Forest Gate
E7 9HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)