Maintenance Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help maintain a safe and attractive environment for residents. The role includes carrying out repairs and general upkeep. Candidates should have experience in property maintenance, be patient and caring, and possess a reliable nature. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including free training, are offered.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Some experience in property maintenance is required.
• Demonstrate a patient, caring nature and genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Reliable with an ability to handle a range of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, painting, and decorating.
• Uphold general upkeep of the building and grounds.
• Ensure attractive surroundings for residents.

Skills

Property maintenance

Attention to detail

Patient and caring nature

Job description

As a Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that enable the organisation 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 at all times.

Main duties of the job

The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for a range of property maintenance tasks to keep the care home in excellent condition. This includes carrying out repairs, painting and decorating, and general upkeep of the building and grounds. The successful candidate should have some experience in property maintenance and a patient, caring nature to work with the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a safe, comfortable environment for their residents. The organisation values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package including training, discounts, and employee recognition schemes.

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

• Some experience of property maintenance is required for this role. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in the wellbeing 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.