Job summary As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable the organization to provide quality care and support to their residents. The role involves a range of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained and in excellent condition at all times. Main duties of the job The Maintenance Assistant role offers plenty of variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to make sure the care home's building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. This includes property maintenance, ensuring the home gives the right first impression, and keeping every area well-maintained to the highest standards. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. They are committed to creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments that enable their residents to lead fulfilling lives. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.22 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1180597968 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Boroughbridge YO51 9LW Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents are also important, along with being reliable and able to turn your hand to a range of tasks. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents are also important, along with being reliable and able to turn your hand to a range of tasks. 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 Boroughbridge YO51 9LW Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)