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Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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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 its residents. The role involves a range of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained to the highest standards, making a positive impact on the first impression and everyday experience of the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Wokingham offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of residents. You'll undertake a variety of property maintenance tasks to keep the home in top condition, from general repairs and maintenance to grounds keeping. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents are essential, as is the ability to work reliably and be adaptable to different tasks.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and support to its residents. The organization places a strong emphasis on creating a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for the people in its care.

Details

Date posted

17 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1304768742

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wokingham

RG41 2TA


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.

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 is required for this role. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a willingness to learn and a commitment to providing excellent care are important.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in property maintenance is required for this role. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a willingness to learn and a commitment to providing excellent care are important.

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

Wokingham

RG41 2TA


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Wokingham

RG41 2TA


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

17 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1304768742

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wokingham

RG41 2TA


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