Maintenance Assistant - Care Home
Job Description
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.
Main duties of the job
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for undertaking a variety of property maintenance tasks to keep the care home in optimal condition. This includes tasks such as basic repairs, painting and decorating, grounds keeping, and ensuring all areas of the home are well-presented. The role requires someone with experience in property maintenance, a patient and caring nature, and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, delivering high-quality, person-centered care to thousands of residents across the country. The organization is committed to creating safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments that enable its residents to live fulfilling lives.
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 the candidate should have a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the care of the residents.
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
Yeovil
BA21 3UA
