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
Main duties of the job As a Maintenance Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will work to maintain safe and attractive surroundings for care home residents, ensuring all areas are well-maintained and up to our high standards. This role comes with plenty of variety, as you will undertake a range of tasks to keep the building and grounds at their best. The ideal candidate will have property maintenance experience, be patient and caring, and have a genuine interest in residents. Reliability and a capability to handle various tasks focused on upkeep are essential. You will receive a competitive rate of pay and access to benefits including free training and development, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and various rewards like 'Employee of the Month'. This job offers a chance to use your attention to detail and people skills in a rewarding environment dedicated to high-quality care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and independent hospitals nationwide. Committed to delivering the highest standards of care, Barchester offers a variety of roles within their services, from nursing to support roles such as maintenance. They pride themselves on creating a welcoming and respectful working environment where staff can flourish. Barchester provides continuous learning and development opportunities for all employees, aiming to improve skills and career progression. Working at Barchester means being part of a team that values compassion, responsibility, and motivation to provide exceptional care. Their comprehensive benefits package emphasizes their commitment to their staff, making them one of the leading names in the healthcare service industry.
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 in property maintenance.
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
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)