About this role
Job summary 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
Main duties of the job The role of the Maintenance Assistant at Barchester care home involves creating a safe and attractive environment for residents. Maintenance Assistants ensure that every area of the home is well-maintained, leaving a positive first impression. The job requires weekend work and involves a range of tasks to keep the building and grounds in top condition. Successful candidates must have some experience in property maintenance, show a caring nature, and have a genuine interest in residents. The job offers a diverse work experience with plenty of variety every day. Barchester offers competitive pay and sector-leading benefits to its employees in exchange for their dedication and hard work.
About us Barchester Healthcare is an established care home company focused on providing high-quality care and support to its residents. With a commitment to delivering excellent care, Barchester ensures that its facilities are well-maintained to create a safe, supportive, and homely environment for residents. The company values its staff and is dedicated to providing training and development opportunities for all roles. Barchester also offers a range of employee benefits, including access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and reward schemes. By working for Barchester, employees contribute to upholding the care standards that they would expect for their own loved ones.
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, patient and caring nature, genuine interest in 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)