Barchester Healthcare

Maintenance Assistant - Bank - Care Home

The closing date is 19 October 2025

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Job summary

As a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable the organization to provide quality care and support to their patients. You'll have the opportunity to use your maintenance and people skills in an organization that prioritizes the well-being of its patients.

Main duties of the job

In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures the building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. You'll need some experience of property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in the patients. You should also be flexible, reliable, and ready to take on a range of tasks focused on maintaining the facility to the highest standards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating a network of care homes and hospitals across the country. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating an environment that allows its patients to thrive. As an employer, Barchester takes the growth and development of its staff seriously, offering competitive pay and ample opportunities for learning and advancement.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.24 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1365995648

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ashford

TN24 0LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients 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. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures 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 Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it (such as for annual leave or sick leave), the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your maintenance 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 Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients 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. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures 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 Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it (such as for annual leave or sick leave), the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your maintenance 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.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Some experience in property maintenance is required for this role.

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

Ashford

TN24 0LX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Ashford

TN24 0LX


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

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.24 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1365995648

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Ashford

TN24 0LX


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