Job summary As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable the home to provide quality care and support to its residents. The role involves a range of maintenance tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained and in good condition at all times. Main duties of the job The Maintenance Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves undertaking various tasks to maintain the care home's building and grounds. This includes ensuring the property gives a good first impression, with all areas well-maintained. The role requires experience in property maintenance, as well as a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing. The successful candidate should be reliable and able to turn their hand to a variety of tasks to keep the home maintained to the highest standards. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality care and support to residents. The organisation is committed to creating safe, comfortable, and attractive living environments that enable residents to receive the care they deserve. Barchester Healthcare operates over 200 care homes across the country and is known for its dedication to delivering exceptional care. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.35 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1262408372 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Yeovil BA21 3UA 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 Some experience of property maintenance is required for this role. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Some experience of property maintenance is required for this role. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing. 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 Yeovil BA21 3UA Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)