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.
Main duties of the job
The Maintenance Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare 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. You'll need some experience of property maintenance, as well as a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents. Reliability and the ability to turn your hand to a variety of tasks are also essential.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and retirement villages. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, and the Maintenance Assistant role is crucial in maintaining the safe and attractive environment that enables this.
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
1. Some experience of property maintenance is required for this role. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the successful candidate should have a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents.