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.
Main duties of the job As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you are tasked with creating and maintaining safe and attractive surroundings for the residents. This role includes a variety of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are in excellent condition. You need property maintenance experience, and qualities like patience, care, and a genuine interest in the residents are essential. It is crucial to be reliable and capable of handling various tasks to maintain the home to high standards. The role offers competitive pay and benefits such as training, development opportunities, and employee rewards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company providing quality care in homes and hospitals across the UK. Known for delivering exceptional service, Barchester Healthcare is committed to offering professional care and support for the elderly and those with dementia and other complex health conditions. They emphasize creating a home-like environment where residents can enjoy comfort and dignity. They invest in their staff with continuous training, career development opportunities, and fostering a supportive work culture. Their commitment extends to offering excellent benefits and recognising the contributions of their employees through rewards and incentives.
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, patient and caring nature, genuine interest in residents, 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
Tewkesbury
GL20 6HP
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)