Maintenance Assistant/Gardener - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant/Gardener to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role is vital in ensuring the care home environment is safe and visually appealing. You will be responsible for maintaining the grounds and buildings, contributing to the overall well-being of residents. The position offers opportunities for personal growth through training programs, allowing you to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. Join a rewarding workplace where your efforts truly matter.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance and gardening is essential.
• A caring and patient nature is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and gardens to the highest standards.
• Create positive first impressions for residents and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Gardening skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener 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. We take real pride in the quality and appearance of our homes. We also know that our grounds can be a source of great enjoyment for our residents and their visitors. That’s why your contribution as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener will be so important. You’ll maintain our buildings and gardens to the highest possible standards, creating positive first impressions and making a difference to the lives of our residents in this varied and fulfilling role.

ABOUT YOU
To join us as a Maintenance Assistant/Gardener, you’ll need previous experience of maintenance and gardening. We’ll also look for a caring, patient nature and a genuine interest in the people we support. At Barchester, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career and your skills further on our training programmes – all of which are designed to ensure that you feel confident in all aspects of your role.

REWARDS PACKAGE
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘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.