About this role
Job summary This is a full-time, permanent position as a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home located in Guildford. The role involves helping to create a safe and attractive environment for residents, ensuring that the care home facility is well-maintained and welcoming. The position requires weekend availability and offers an hourly wage of £13.80. The ideal candidate would have some experience in property maintenance, coupled with a compassionate nature and an interest in providing quality support to residents. The company offers various benefits including training, access to support tools, and employee recognition schemes.
Main duties of the job Please note weekend working is required for this role. 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.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organization known for providing exceptional care and support to residents in its various care facilities. Operating across the UK, Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for its residents. The company values its employees and offers a competitive pay rate along with a leading benefits and rewards package, which includes training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, and employee recognition schemes. Joining Barchester Healthcare as a Maintenance Assistant is an opportunity to be part of an organization that prioritizes quality care and professional growth for its staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note weekend working is required for this role.
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 is a fundamental requirement for this role, ensuring candidates are equipped to maintain the high standards of the care home environment. Additionally, a caring and patient nature is important, along with a genuine interest in contributing positively to the lives of the care home residents.
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
Guildford
GU3 3FF
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)