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 high-quality care and support to its residents. The role involves a range of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained, offering variety and the opportunity to use your attention to detail and people skills in an environment that provides the quality of care you'd expect for your loved ones. Main duties of the job The Maintenance Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Sevenoaks involves undertaking a variety of tasks to keep the building and grounds well-maintained and in good condition. This includes ensuring the property gives a positive first impression and that every area is always well-kept. The role requires experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in the well-being of the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement communities in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments. The organization offers a range of benefits and development opportunities for its employees. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.12 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1227548608 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Sevenoaks TN13 1XH 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 Experience in property maintenance is required for this role. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents is also expected. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in property maintenance is required for this role. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents is also expected. 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 Sevenoaks TN13 1XH Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)