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Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

NHS

Job Description

Job summary

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 a

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home in Guildford. The Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the building and grounds to ensure they are safe and attractive for residents. The role requires some experience in property maintenance, a caring nature, and an interest in the well-being of residents. The job offers variety and requires reliability in performing a range of tasks daily. Barchester provides a competitive salary and a rewards package that includes free training and development, access to support tools, and various retail discounts.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organization providing high-quality care and support to residents in their care homes. With a strong commitment to safety and service excellence, Barchester aims to create environments that enable residents to enjoy a high quality of life. Their staff is dedicated to maintaining excellent standards of care and customer service while providing a range of support services to meet the diverse needs of their residents. Barchester offers comprehensive training and employee benefits to ensure professional growth and motivation among its staff.

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

  • Experience in property maintenance is required. The candidate should have a patient and caring nature, and an interest in resident well-being.

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

Guildford

GU3 3LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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