Barchester Healthcare

Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 17 May 2026

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 give their residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role offers variety as you'll undertake a range of tasks to ensure the building and grounds are well-maintained.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Assistant role involves performing property maintenance tasks to keep the care home in top condition. This includes a variety of duties such as minor repairs, decorating, and grounds maintenance to ensure the home provides a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and hospitals across the country, employing over 17,000 people. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care and supporting their staff to develop their skills and careers.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1475832189

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Guildford

GU3 3FF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note this is a part-time role 20 hours a week, alternative weekends are required

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

Please note this is a part-time role 20 hours a week, alternative weekends are required

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

  • You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing are also important. You should be reliable and able to undertake a range of tasks to keep the home maintained to the highest standards.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You'll need some experience of property maintenance to join as a Maintenance Assistant. A patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the residents' wellbeing are also important. You should be reliable and able to undertake a range of tasks to keep the home maintained to the highest standards.

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

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Guildford

GU3 3FF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Guildford

GU3 3FF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1475832189

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Guildford

GU3 3FF


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